used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Unless we find our ponies we shall have no need of a guide,” answered Grace.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Ponies are what we are most in need of at this stage of our journey.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Ponies are what we are most in need of at this stage of our journey.”
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
Briggs
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From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “We can walk, can’t we?” spoke up Nora Wingate.
can't
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From this reading “We can walk, can’t we?” spoke up Nora Wingate.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading A chorus of “no’s” greeted her suggestion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Unless we find our ponies we shall have no need of a guide,” answered Grace.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “Unless we find our ponies we shall have no need of a guide,” answered Grace.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading A chorus of “no’s” greeted her suggestion.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Unless we find our ponies we shall have no need of a guide,” answered Grace.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A chorus of “no’s” greeted her suggestion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading “Ponies are what we are most in need of at this stage of our journey.”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Ponies are what we are most in need of at this stage of our journey.”
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “Unless we find our ponies we shall have no need of a guide,” answered Grace.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
not any; not one
From this reading “Unless we find our ponies we shall have no need of a guide,” answered Grace.
no'snounUS /noʊz/
possessive form of “no” — a negative
From this reading A chorus of “no’s” greeted her suggestion.
the middle of the day
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
Nora
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From this reading “We can walk, can’t we?” spoke up Nora Wingate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Unless we find our ponies we shall have no need of a guide,” answered Grace.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Unless we find our ponies we shall have no need of a guide,” answered Grace.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading “Unless we find our ponies we shall have no need of a guide,” answered Grace.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “We can walk, can’t we?” spoke up Nora Wingate.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading “Ponies are what we are most in need of at this stage of our journey.”
an idea that is suggested
From this reading A chorus of “no’s” greeted her suggestion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Ponies are what we are most in need of at this stage of our journey.”
except if; if not
From this reading “Unless we find our ponies we shall have no need of a guide,” answered Grace.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “We can walk, can’t we?” spoke up Nora Wingate.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “We can walk, can’t we?” spoke up Nora Wingate.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
Wingate
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From this reading “We can walk, can’t we?” spoke up Nora Wingate.
WIRESnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading THE WIRES BRING BAD NEWS “The question is, what shall we do for a guide?” said Miss Briggs later in the afternoon, after they had finished the noon meal in their own camp.
