used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading He felt that he could accomplish all these, for _her_ sake.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
(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 The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
Annie
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From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
avertverbUS /əˈvɜːrt/
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
exhale hard
From this reading DUSKY DICK'S FIRST BLOW.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He felt that he could accomplish all these, for _her_ sake.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
DICK'SnounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading DUSKY DICK'S FIRST BLOW.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
DUSKYadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading DUSKY DICK'S FIRST BLOW.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading DUSKY DICK'S FIRST BLOW.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He felt that he could accomplish all these, for _her_ sake.
Fred
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From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
grass-grown
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From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
in the recent past
From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading He felt that he could accomplish all these, for _her_ sake.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
StevensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)
From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He felt that he could accomplish all these, for _her_ sake.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He thought of the gentle Annie being exposed to all the horrors of an Indian attack, and wild visions of daring deeds and heroic struggles in her behalf flashed across his mind.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading John Stevens felt not a little concern as he strode along the grass-grown trail that Fred Wilson had so lately traversed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The discovery made by the latter was truly a momentous one, and if true, the danger impending was one that would require all their skill and courage to avert.
