used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
AFTERGLOWnounUS /ˈæftərɡloʊ/
a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
anew
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Private Joseph Brinton stared back, trying to make sure that his father, the wastrel, really wore the insignia of an army captain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Private Joseph Brinton stared back, trying to make sure that his father, the wastrel, really wore the insignia of an army captain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Private Joseph Brinton stared back, trying to make sure that his father, the wastrel, really wore the insignia of an army captain.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading That was beyond him.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading “Jimmie’s doing some real brave work, isn’t he?” said the father timidly.
BrintonnounUS /ˈbrɪntən/
United States anthropologist who was the first to attempt a systematic classification of Native American languages (1837-1899)
From this reading Private Joseph Brinton stared back, trying to make sure that his father, the wastrel, really wore the insignia of an army captain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
a small house with a single story
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
Dadd
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From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “Jimmie’s doing some real brave work, isn’t he?” said the father timidly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Private Joseph Brinton stared back, trying to make sure that his father, the wastrel, really wore the insignia of an army captain.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Jimmie’s doing some real brave work, isn’t he?” said the father timidly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
insignianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪɡniːə/
a badge worn to show official position
From this reading Private Joseph Brinton stared back, trying to make sure that his father, the wastrel, really wore the insignia of an army captain.
isn't
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From this reading “Jimmie’s doing some real brave work, isn’t he?” said the father timidly.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
Jimmie
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From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
Jimmie's
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From this reading “Jimmie’s doing some real brave work, isn’t he?” said the father timidly.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Private Joseph Brinton stared back, trying to make sure that his father, the wastrel, really wore the insignia of an army captain.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
engage in
From this reading Private Joseph Brinton stared back, trying to make sure that his father, the wastrel, really wore the insignia of an army captain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Trying to make sure--not to understand.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Private Joseph Brinton stared back, trying to make sure that his father, the wastrel, really wore the insignia of an army captain.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “Jimmie’s doing some real brave work, isn’t he?” said the father timidly.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Private Joseph Brinton stared back, trying to make sure that his father, the wastrel, really wore the insignia of an army captain.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Jimmie’s doing some real brave work, isn’t he?” said the father timidly.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Jimmie’s doing some real brave work, isn’t he?” said the father timidly.
a male human offspring
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Private Joseph Brinton stared back, trying to make sure that his father, the wastrel, really wore the insignia of an army captain.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
sun-sodden
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From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Private Joseph Brinton stared back, trying to make sure that his father, the wastrel, really wore the insignia of an army captain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Private Joseph Brinton stared back, trying to make sure that his father, the wastrel, really wore the insignia of an army captain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading “Jimmie’s doing some real brave work, isn’t he?” said the father timidly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
hard to endure
From this reading Private Joseph Brinton stared back, trying to make sure that his father, the wastrel, really wore the insignia of an army captain.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Trying to make sure--not to understand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
wastrelnoun
someone who dissipates resources self-indulgently
From this reading Private Joseph Brinton stared back, trying to make sure that his father, the wastrel, really wore the insignia of an army captain.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE AFTERGLOW While Jimmie was hastening over across the sun-sodden fields in search of a nurse, Captain James Dadd returned to the cottage and stood by the cot of his son, looking down at him again.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Private Joseph Brinton stared back, trying to make sure that his father, the wastrel, really wore the insignia of an army captain.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “Jimmie’s doing some real brave work, isn’t he?” said the father timidly.
