used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
Archie
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From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was sufficient light "to see men as trees walking."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well, she'll be glad when she knows she's wrong this time."
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
Branson
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From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Well, she'll be glad when she knows she's wrong this time."
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
half-fearfully
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From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "My mother'll think I'm out in th' woods," Bob said to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
temporary military shelter
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
I'm
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From this reading "My mother'll think I'm out in th' woods," Bob said to himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "Well, she'll be glad when she knows she's wrong this time."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There was sufficient light "to see men as trees walking."
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
the force of workers available
From this reading There was sufficient light "to see men as trees walking."
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
mother'll
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From this reading "My mother'll think I'm out in th' woods," Bob said to himself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My mother'll think I'm out in th' woods," Bob said to himself.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
on one occasion
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "My mother'll think I'm out in th' woods," Bob said to himself.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My mother'll think I'm out in th' woods," Bob said to himself.
cut with a saw
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was sufficient light "to see men as trees walking."
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, she'll be glad when she knows she's wrong this time."
she'll
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From this reading "Well, she'll be glad when she knows she's wrong this time."
she's
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From this reading "Well, she'll be glad when she knows she's wrong this time."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
starlightnounUS /ˈstɑːrlaɪt/
the light of the stars
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
stealthyadjectiveUS /ˈstelθi/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
sturdilyadverb
in a sturdy manner
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading There was sufficient light "to see men as trees walking."
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading "My mother'll think I'm out in th' woods," Bob said to himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was sufficient light "to see men as trees walking."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "My mother'll think I'm out in th' woods," Bob said to himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Well, she'll be glad when she knows she's wrong this time."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Well, she'll be glad when she knows she's wrong this time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was sufficient light "to see men as trees walking."
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading There was sufficient light "to see men as trees walking."
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
two times
From this reading Once or twice he started, and looked cautiously, half-fearfully, round him; for he felt certain he saw dark shadows in the field close by, and heard the stealthy tread of footsteps.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading There was sufficient light "to see men as trees walking."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was sufficient light "to see men as trees walking."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, she'll be glad when she knows she's wrong this time."
at the time that
From this reading "Well, she'll be glad when she knows she's wrong this time."
WIDOW'SnounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading _IN THE WIDOW'S LONELY HUT._ Bob Cooper bade Archie and Branson good-bye that night at the bend of the road, some half mile from his own home, and trudged sturdily on in the starlight.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "My mother'll think I'm out in th' woods," Bob said to himself.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "Well, she'll be glad when she knows she's wrong this time."
