used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
anew
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Frank was more astonished than ever, and he secretly determined that he would never again lose sight of the wagon, if he could avoid it.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Frank was more astonished than ever, and he secretly determined that he would never again lose sight of the wagon, if he could avoid it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Frank was more astonished than ever, and he secretly determined that he would never again lose sight of the wagon, if he could avoid it.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The King of the Drove.
divisible by two
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
at any time
From this reading Frank was more astonished than ever, and he secretly determined that he would never again lose sight of the wagon, if he could avoid it.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
come to pass
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank was more astonished than ever, and he secretly determined that he would never again lose sight of the wagon, if he could avoid it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Frank was more astonished than ever, and he secretly determined that he would never again lose sight of the wagon, if he could avoid it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Frank was more astonished than ever, and he secretly determined that he would never again lose sight of the wagon, if he could avoid it.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The King of the Drove.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Frank was more astonished than ever, and he secretly determined that he would never again lose sight of the wagon, if he could avoid it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Frank was more astonished than ever, and he secretly determined that he would never again lose sight of the wagon, if he could avoid it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Winters said nothing.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Frank was more astonished than ever, and he secretly determined that he would never again lose sight of the wagon, if he could avoid it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mr. Winters said nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The King of the Drove.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Winters said nothing.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Frank was more astonished than ever, and he secretly determined that he would never again lose sight of the wagon, if he could avoid it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Frank was more astonished than ever, and he secretly determined that he would never again lose sight of the wagon, if he could avoid it.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
carry out
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Frank was more astonished than ever, and he secretly determined that he would never again lose sight of the wagon, if he could avoid it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The King of the Drove.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
trapper's
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From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Frank was more astonished than ever, and he secretly determined that he would never again lose sight of the wagon, if he could avoid it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The travelers had been intensely interested in the old trapper’s story, and not even the thought that the danger was passed, and that Frank was safe in camp again, could altogether quiet their feelings.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
WintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Mr. Winters said nothing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, if he should again be compelled to take an involuntary ride, and should happen to fall in with strangers on the prairie, he would give them a wide berth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Frank was more astonished than ever, and he secretly determined that he would never again lose sight of the wagon, if he could avoid it.
