used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
in addition
From this reading Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was impossible, he thought, that he could quit the house without another encounter taking place; therefore, it was best to be booted.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading It was opened--to his astonishment--not by her, but by the woman he deemed mad!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, having decided this, he made his way at once to the room where he had previously found Marion Wyatt, and tapped lightly on the door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was impossible, he thought, that he could quit the house without another encounter taking place; therefore, it was best to be booted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was impossible, he thought, that he could quit the house without another encounter taking place; therefore, it was best to be booted.
bootedadjectiveUS /ˈbuːtɪd/
wearing boots
From this reading It was impossible, he thought, that he could quit the house without another encounter taking place; therefore, it was best to be booted.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
deem to be
From this reading Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was impossible, he thought, that he could quit the house without another encounter taking place; therefore, it was best to be booted.
recognizable; marked
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading It was opened--to his astonishment--not by her, but by the woman he deemed mad!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then, having decided this, he made his way at once to the room where he had previously found Marion Wyatt, and tapped lightly on the door.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading It was impossible, he thought, that he could quit the house without another encounter taking place; therefore, it was best to be booted.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
set up or found
From this reading Then, having decided this, he made his way at once to the room where he had previously found Marion Wyatt, and tapped lightly on the door.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Then, having decided this, he made his way at once to the room where he had previously found Marion Wyatt, and tapped lightly on the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was opened--to his astonishment--not by her, but by the woman he deemed mad!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was impossible, he thought, that he could quit the house without another encounter taking place; therefore, it was best to be booted.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible, he thought, that he could quit the house without another encounter taking place; therefore, it was best to be booted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible, he thought, that he could quit the house without another encounter taking place; therefore, it was best to be booted.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
without good reason
From this reading Then, having decided this, he made his way at once to the room where he had previously found Marion Wyatt, and tapped lightly on the door.
roused to anger
From this reading It was opened--to his astonishment--not by her, but by the woman he deemed mad!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then, having decided this, he made his way at once to the room where he had previously found Marion Wyatt, and tapped lightly on the door.
Marion
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From this reading Then, having decided this, he made his way at once to the room where he had previously found Marion Wyatt, and tapped lightly on the door.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
absolutely essential
From this reading Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
on one occasion
From this reading Then, having decided this, he made his way at once to the room where he had previously found Marion Wyatt, and tapped lightly on the door.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was opened--to his astonishment--not by her, but by the woman he deemed mad!
in other respects or ways
From this reading Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was impossible, he thought, that he could quit the house without another encounter taking place; therefore, it was best to be booted.
Plombières
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Then, having decided this, he made his way at once to the room where he had previously found Marion Wyatt, and tapped lightly on the door.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading It was impossible, he thought, that he could quit the house without another encounter taking place; therefore, it was best to be booted.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
Remiremont
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then, having decided this, he made his way at once to the room where he had previously found Marion Wyatt, and tapped lightly on the door.
only a very short time before
From this reading Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
not in physical motion
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was impossible, he thought, that he could quit the house without another encounter taking place; therefore, it was best to be booted.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading Then, having decided this, he made his way at once to the room where he had previously found Marion Wyatt, and tapped lightly on the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was impossible, he thought, that he could quit the house without another encounter taking place; therefore, it was best to be booted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was impossible, he thought, that he could quit the house without another encounter taking place; therefore, it was best to be booted.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, having decided this, he made his way at once to the room where he had previously found Marion Wyatt, and tapped lightly on the door.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was impossible, he thought, that he could quit the house without another encounter taking place; therefore, it was best to be booted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then, having decided this, he made his way at once to the room where he had previously found Marion Wyatt, and tapped lightly on the door.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was impossible, he thought, that he could quit the house without another encounter taking place; therefore, it was best to be booted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
TRAPPEDadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then, having decided this, he made his way at once to the room where he had previously found Marion Wyatt, and tapped lightly on the door.
(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 Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
at the time that
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then, having decided this, he made his way at once to the room where he had previously found Marion Wyatt, and tapped lightly on the door.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was impossible, he thought, that he could quit the house without another encounter taking place; therefore, it was best to be booted.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading A TRAPPED WOLF His first idea was to remove his boots, which had been on his feet when he recovered consciousness and had remained there since; but, after a moment's reflection, he decided to still keep them on.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was opened--to his astonishment--not by her, but by the woman he deemed mad!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Also, if he did by good fortune so quit it, and could get well outside, they would be necessary, since otherwise he could scarcely reach Remiremont, not to consider Plombières.
WyattnounUS /ˈwaɪət/
English architect (1746-1813)
From this reading Then, having decided this, he made his way at once to the room where he had previously found Marion Wyatt, and tapped lightly on the door.
