used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course there was a cause for all this, and the cause was destined to prove the means of saving Ralph’s life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
(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 Of course there was a cause for all this, and the cause was destined to prove the means of saving Ralph’s life.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course there was a cause for all this, and the cause was destined to prove the means of saving Ralph’s life.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Of course there was a cause for all this, and the cause was destined to prove the means of saving Ralph’s life.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
chasingverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course there was a cause for all this, and the cause was destined to prove the means of saving Ralph’s life.
darkey
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From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Of course there was a cause for all this, and the cause was destined to prove the means of saving Ralph’s life.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course there was a cause for all this, and the cause was destined to prove the means of saving Ralph’s life.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “THE HAND OF THE GREAT SPIRIT.”
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “THE HAND OF THE GREAT SPIRIT.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
idiotnounUS /ˈɪdiːət/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Of course there was a cause for all this, and the cause was destined to prove the means of saving Ralph’s life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
meaninglessadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/
having no meaning or direction or purpose
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Of course there was a cause for all this, and the cause was destined to prove the means of saving Ralph’s life.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
easily agitated
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “THE HAND OF THE GREAT SPIRIT.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
go across or through
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
prospectorsnounUS /ˈprɔːspektərz/
plural of “prospector” — someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Of course there was a cause for all this, and the cause was destined to prove the means of saving Ralph’s life.
Radcliffe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
Ralph's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course there was a cause for all this, and the cause was destined to prove the means of saving Ralph’s life.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
redskinsnounUS /ˈredskɪnz/
plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
To recall to mind.
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
rougheradjectiveUS /ˈrʌfər/
comparative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Of course there was a cause for all this, and the cause was destined to prove the means of saving Ralph’s life.
senselessadjectiveUS /ˈsensləs/
not marked by the use of reason
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading “THE HAND OF THE GREAT SPIRIT.”
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THE HAND OF THE GREAT SPIRIT.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course there was a cause for all this, and the cause was destined to prove the means of saving Ralph’s life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course there was a cause for all this, and the cause was destined to prove the means of saving Ralph’s life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
vertigonounUS /ˈvɜːrtɪɡoʊ/
a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course there was a cause for all this, and the cause was destined to prove the means of saving Ralph’s life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
at the time that
From this reading The fright, excitement, rough riding, and much rougher treatment he had experienced in the past few days had upset the boy’s not over strong nervous system, and when he started for the grove he was taken with one of his fits and fell from view among the grass.
which person or people
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The reader will remember the mysterious delay on the part of Ralph Radcliffe in reaching the grove, after he leaped from the back of the horse, so as to give the darkey full chance to operate against the redskins who were chasing the little party of prospectors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The boy was subject to a sort of vertigo, and would sometimes pass into a succession of fainting fits that ultimately rendered him insane for days, and then he would wander around with the vacant stare, meaningless smile and senseless chatter of an idiot.
