used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If, on the other hand, the tracks had been made by a white man, who was he and from whence had he come?
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading For hours afterward the boys puzzled over it, but could come to no satisfactory conclusion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If, on the other hand, the tracks had been made by a white man, who was he and from whence had he come?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indians, as they well knew, seldom went barefoot.
barefootadjectiveUS /ˈberfʊt/
without shoes
From this reading Indians, as they well knew, seldom went barefoot.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though they searched long and diligently for the remains of a campfire or other evidences of the stranger’s presence, none was to be found.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If, on the other hand, the tracks had been made by a white man, who was he and from whence had he come?
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading For hours afterward the boys puzzled over it, but could come to no satisfactory conclusion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For hours afterward the boys puzzled over it, but could come to no satisfactory conclusion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If, on the other hand, the tracks had been made by a white man, who was he and from whence had he come?
campfirenounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/
a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
From this reading Though they searched long and diligently for the remains of a campfire or other evidences of the stranger’s presence, none was to be found.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For hours afterward the boys puzzled over it, but could come to no satisfactory conclusion.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading For hours afterward the boys puzzled over it, but could come to no satisfactory conclusion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For hours afterward the boys puzzled over it, but could come to no satisfactory conclusion.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading Though they searched long and diligently for the remains of a campfire or other evidences of the stranger’s presence, none was to be found.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Though they searched long and diligently for the remains of a campfire or other evidences of the stranger’s presence, none was to be found.
footprintsnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnts/
plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading Who made those naked footprints in the sand?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For hours afterward the boys puzzled over it, but could come to no satisfactory conclusion.
set up or found
From this reading Though they searched long and diligently for the remains of a campfire or other evidences of the stranger’s presence, none was to be found.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If, on the other hand, the tracks had been made by a white man, who was he and from whence had he come?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If, on the other hand, the tracks had been made by a white man, who was he and from whence had he come?
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If, on the other hand, the tracks had been made by a white man, who was he and from whence had he come?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If, on the other hand, the tracks had been made by a white man, who was he and from whence had he come?
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For hours afterward the boys puzzled over it, but could come to no satisfactory conclusion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, on the other hand, the tracks had been made by a white man, who was he and from whence had he come?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Who made those naked footprints in the sand?
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Indians, as they well knew, seldom went barefoot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For hours afterward the boys puzzled over it, but could come to no satisfactory conclusion.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Indians, as they well knew, seldom went barefoot.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Though they searched long and diligently for the remains of a campfire or other evidences of the stranger’s presence, none was to be found.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Who made those naked footprints in the sand?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If, on the other hand, the tracks had been made by a white man, who was he and from whence had he come?
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Who made those naked footprints in the sand?
not any; not one
From this reading For hours afterward the boys puzzled over it, but could come to no satisfactory conclusion.
not one, and not any
From this reading Though they searched long and diligently for the remains of a campfire or other evidences of the stranger’s presence, none was to be found.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though they searched long and diligently for the remains of a campfire or other evidences of the stranger’s presence, none was to be found.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If, on the other hand, the tracks had been made by a white man, who was he and from whence had he come?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though they searched long and diligently for the remains of a campfire or other evidences of the stranger’s presence, none was to be found.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If, on the other hand, the tracks had been made by a white man, who was he and from whence had he come?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For hours afterward the boys puzzled over it, but could come to no satisfactory conclusion.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Though they searched long and diligently for the remains of a campfire or other evidences of the stranger’s presence, none was to be found.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading For hours afterward the boys puzzled over it, but could come to no satisfactory conclusion.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Though they searched long and diligently for the remains of a campfire or other evidences of the stranger’s presence, none was to be found.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Who made those naked footprints in the sand?
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading For hours afterward the boys puzzled over it, but could come to no satisfactory conclusion.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Though they searched long and diligently for the remains of a campfire or other evidences of the stranger’s presence, none was to be found.
not often
From this reading Indians, as they well knew, seldom went barefoot.
stranger'snounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Though they searched long and diligently for the remains of a campfire or other evidences of the stranger’s presence, none was to be found.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Who made those naked footprints in the sand?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indians, as they well knew, seldom went barefoot.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Who made those naked footprints in the sand?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though they searched long and diligently for the remains of a campfire or other evidences of the stranger’s presence, none was to be found.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For hours afterward the boys puzzled over it, but could come to no satisfactory conclusion.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading If, on the other hand, the tracks had been made by a white man, who was he and from whence had he come?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If, on the other hand, the tracks had been made by a white man, who was he and from whence had he come?
(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 Indians, as they well knew, seldom went barefoot.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Indians, as they well knew, seldom went barefoot.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading If, on the other hand, the tracks had been made by a white man, who was he and from whence had he come?
a Caucasian
From this reading If, on the other hand, the tracks had been made by a white man, who was he and from whence had he come?
which person or people
From this reading Who made those naked footprints in the sand?
