used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you wounded?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fred said at last, as the man lay back with his eyes closed, and without opening them he softly bent his head.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Fred said at last, as the man lay back with his eyes closed, and without opening them he softly bent his head.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading "Yes; badly," came in a faint whisper.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
have
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Fred said at last, as the man lay back with his eyes closed, and without opening them he softly bent his head.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Yes; badly," came in a faint whisper.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can you speak, Nat?"
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Fred said at last, as the man lay back with his eyes closed, and without opening them he softly bent his head.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
let fall to the ground
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
at any time
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading "Yes; badly," came in a faint whisper.
a boy or man
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
Fred
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From this reading Fred said at last, as the man lay back with his eyes closed, and without opening them he softly bent his head.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Fred said at last, as the man lay back with his eyes closed, and without opening them he softly bent his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fred said at last, as the man lay back with his eyes closed, and without opening them he softly bent his head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
immediately past
From this reading Fred said at last, as the man lay back with his eyes closed, and without opening them he softly bent his head.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Fred said at last, as the man lay back with his eyes closed, and without opening them he softly bent his head.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Fred said at last, as the man lay back with his eyes closed, and without opening them he softly bent his head.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
Nat
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From this reading "Can you speak, Nat?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Fred said at last, as the man lay back with his eyes closed, and without opening them he softly bent his head.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Fred said at last, as the man lay back with his eyes closed, and without opening them he softly bent his head.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
with low volume
From this reading Fred said at last, as the man lay back with his eyes closed, and without opening them he softly bent his head.
express in speech
From this reading "Can you speak, Nat?"
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
sufferer's
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From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Fred said at last, as the man lay back with his eyes closed, and without opening them he softly bent his head.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
undergrowthnounUS /ˈʌndərɡroʊθ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not an easy task, for the undergrowth seemed to be more tangled than ever; but by stepping cautiously, he managed to bear almost every drop, and kneeling down, he gave the poor fellow a little at a time, an appealing look in the sufferer's eyes seeming to ask for more and more.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Yes; badly," came in a faint whisper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fred said at last, as the man lay back with his eyes closed, and without opening them he softly bent his head.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Fred said at last, as the man lay back with his eyes closed, and without opening them he softly bent his head.
people who are wounded
From this reading "Are you wounded?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; badly," came in a faint whisper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can you speak, Nat?"
