used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before her brother quitted the house she had a short and earnest conversation with him.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Meanwhile, Nigel was dragged along by his captors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before her brother quitted the house she had a short and earnest conversation with him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had been so completely surprised that it was impossible for him to escape; and finding this, he walked along without making any further resistance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been so completely surprised that it was impossible for him to escape; and finding this, he walked along without making any further resistance.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before her brother quitted the house she had a short and earnest conversation with him.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Before her brother quitted the house she had a short and earnest conversation with him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Meanwhile, Nigel was dragged along by his captors.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Tecumah, having spent some time with the minister, hurried to his canoe and rapidly crossed to the north side of the harbour.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading Meanwhile, Nigel was dragged along by his captors.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He had been so completely surprised that it was impossible for him to escape; and finding this, he walked along without making any further resistance.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Before her brother quitted the house she had a short and earnest conversation with him.
placed crosswise
From this reading Tecumah, having spent some time with the minister, hurried to his canoe and rapidly crossed to the north side of the harbour.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Meanwhile, Nigel was dragged along by his captors.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Before her brother quitted the house she had a short and earnest conversation with him.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He had been so completely surprised that it was impossible for him to escape; and finding this, he walked along without making any further resistance.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He had been so completely surprised that it was impossible for him to escape; and finding this, he walked along without making any further resistance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been so completely surprised that it was impossible for him to escape; and finding this, he walked along without making any further resistance.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He had been so completely surprised that it was impossible for him to escape; and finding this, he walked along without making any further resistance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before her brother quitted the house she had a short and earnest conversation with him.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading Tecumah, having spent some time with the minister, hurried to his canoe and rapidly crossed to the north side of the harbour.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Tecumah, having spent some time with the minister, hurried to his canoe and rapidly crossed to the north side of the harbour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been so completely surprised that it was impossible for him to escape; and finding this, he walked along without making any further resistance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before her brother quitted the house she had a short and earnest conversation with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before her brother quitted the house she had a short and earnest conversation with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tecumah, having spent some time with the minister, hurried to his canoe and rapidly crossed to the north side of the harbour.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Before her brother quitted the house she had a short and earnest conversation with him.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Tecumah, having spent some time with the minister, hurried to his canoe and rapidly crossed to the north side of the harbour.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He had been so completely surprised that it was impossible for him to escape; and finding this, he walked along without making any further resistance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had been so completely surprised that it was impossible for him to escape; and finding this, he walked along without making any further resistance.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He had been so completely surprised that it was impossible for him to escape; and finding this, he walked along without making any further resistance.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, Nigel was dragged along by his captors.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Tecumah, having spent some time with the minister, hurried to his canoe and rapidly crossed to the north side of the harbour.
Nigel
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From this reading Meanwhile, Nigel was dragged along by his captors.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Tecumah, having spent some time with the minister, hurried to his canoe and rapidly crossed to the north side of the harbour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tecumah, having spent some time with the minister, hurried to his canoe and rapidly crossed to the north side of the harbour.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading The priest soon overtook the party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The priest soon overtook the party.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The priest soon overtook the party.
quitted
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From this reading Before her brother quitted the house she had a short and earnest conversation with him.
with speed
From this reading Tecumah, having spent some time with the minister, hurried to his canoe and rapidly crossed to the north side of the harbour.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading He had been so completely surprised that it was impossible for him to escape; and finding this, he walked along without making any further resistance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before her brother quitted the house she had a short and earnest conversation with him.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Before her brother quitted the house she had a short and earnest conversation with him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Tecumah, having spent some time with the minister, hurried to his canoe and rapidly crossed to the north side of the harbour.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had been so completely surprised that it was impossible for him to escape; and finding this, he walked along without making any further resistance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Tecumah, having spent some time with the minister, hurried to his canoe and rapidly crossed to the north side of the harbour.
in the near future
From this reading The priest soon overtook the party.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Tecumah, having spent some time with the minister, hurried to his canoe and rapidly crossed to the north side of the harbour.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He had been so completely surprised that it was impossible for him to escape; and finding this, he walked along without making any further resistance.
Tecumah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tecumah, having spent some time with the minister, hurried to his canoe and rapidly crossed to the north side of the harbour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had been so completely surprised that it was impossible for him to escape; and finding this, he walked along without making any further resistance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before her brother quitted the house she had a short and earnest conversation with him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had been so completely surprised that it was impossible for him to escape; and finding this, he walked along without making any further resistance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Tecumah, having spent some time with the minister, hurried to his canoe and rapidly crossed to the north side of the harbour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tecumah, having spent some time with the minister, hurried to his canoe and rapidly crossed to the north side of the harbour.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He had been so completely surprised that it was impossible for him to escape; and finding this, he walked along without making any further resistance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile, Nigel was dragged along by his captors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before her brother quitted the house she had a short and earnest conversation with him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had been so completely surprised that it was impossible for him to escape; and finding this, he walked along without making any further resistance.
