used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Alicia has been a little imprudent,” said Harold.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The old missionary had hardly been able to keep the saddle.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
Alicia
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From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT sunset Mr. Hartley and Robin unexpectedly returned to Talwandi, the strength of the former having proved unequal to the fatigues of camp-life.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT sunset Mr. Hartley and Robin unexpectedly returned to Talwandi, the strength of the former having proved unequal to the fatigues of camp-life.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The old missionary had hardly been able to keep the saddle.
camp-life
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From this reading AT sunset Mr. Hartley and Robin unexpectedly returned to Talwandi, the strength of the former having proved unequal to the fatigues of camp-life.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading DIGGING DEEP.
DIGGINGnounUS /ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
the act of digging
From this reading DIGGING DEEP.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading AT sunset Mr. Hartley and Robin unexpectedly returned to Talwandi, the strength of the former having proved unequal to the fatigues of camp-life.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading AT sunset Mr. Hartley and Robin unexpectedly returned to Talwandi, the strength of the former having proved unequal to the fatigues of camp-life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old missionary had hardly been able to keep the saddle.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
only a very short time before
From this reading The old missionary had hardly been able to keep the saddle.
Harold
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From this reading “Alicia has been a little imprudent,” said Harold.
HartleynounUS /ˈhɑːrtli/
English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
From this reading AT sunset Mr. Hartley and Robin unexpectedly returned to Talwandi, the strength of the former having proved unequal to the fatigues of camp-life.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Alicia has been a little imprudent,” said Harold.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading AT sunset Mr. Hartley and Robin unexpectedly returned to Talwandi, the strength of the former having proved unequal to the fatigues of camp-life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
imprudentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdənt/
not prudent or wise
From this reading “Alicia has been a little imprudent,” said Harold.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The old missionary had hardly been able to keep the saddle.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Alicia has been a little imprudent,” said Harold.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading The old missionary had hardly been able to keep the saddle.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AT sunset Mr. Hartley and Robin unexpectedly returned to Talwandi, the strength of the former having proved unequal to the fatigues of camp-life.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT sunset Mr. Hartley and Robin unexpectedly returned to Talwandi, the strength of the former having proved unequal to the fatigues of camp-life.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old missionary had hardly been able to keep the saddle.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
established beyond doubt
From this reading AT sunset Mr. Hartley and Robin unexpectedly returned to Talwandi, the strength of the former having proved unequal to the fatigues of camp-life.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading AT sunset Mr. Hartley and Robin unexpectedly returned to Talwandi, the strength of the former having proved unequal to the fatigues of camp-life.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading AT sunset Mr. Hartley and Robin unexpectedly returned to Talwandi, the strength of the former having proved unequal to the fatigues of camp-life.
RobinsnounUS /ˈrɑːbənz/
plural of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
put a saddle on
From this reading The old missionary had hardly been able to keep the saddle.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Alicia has been a little imprudent,” said Harold.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading AT sunset Mr. Hartley and Robin unexpectedly returned to Talwandi, the strength of the former having proved unequal to the fatigues of camp-life.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading AT sunset Mr. Hartley and Robin unexpectedly returned to Talwandi, the strength of the former having proved unequal to the fatigues of camp-life.
Talwandi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT sunset Mr. Hartley and Robin unexpectedly returned to Talwandi, the strength of the former having proved unequal to the fatigues of camp-life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT sunset Mr. Hartley and Robin unexpectedly returned to Talwandi, the strength of the former having proved unequal to the fatigues of camp-life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT sunset Mr. Hartley and Robin unexpectedly returned to Talwandi, the strength of the former having proved unequal to the fatigues of camp-life.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
unequaladjectiveUS /əˈniːkwəl/
poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
From this reading AT sunset Mr. Hartley and Robin unexpectedly returned to Talwandi, the strength of the former having proved unequal to the fatigues of camp-life.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading AT sunset Mr. Hartley and Robin unexpectedly returned to Talwandi, the strength of the former having proved unequal to the fatigues of camp-life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why, Alicia, you must have been ill! what have you been doing while we were away?” was Robins first exclamation, as he took the hand of his sister and looked with affectionate concern at her pale face and drooping appearance.
