used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Renmark walked through the woods and then across the fields, until he came to the road.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Everyone he met gave him “Good-day,” after the friendly custom of the country.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He strode along the road, not caring much where it led him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Renmark walked through the woods and then across the fields, until he came to the road.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He avoided the habitations of man as much as he could, for he was neither so sociably inclined nor so frequently hungry as was his companion.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He avoided the habitations of man as much as he could, for he was neither so sociably inclined nor so frequently hungry as was his companion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Renmark walked through the woods and then across the fields, until he came to the road.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading He strode along the road, not caring much where it led him.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He avoided the habitations of man as much as he could, for he was neither so sociably inclined nor so frequently hungry as was his companion.
compulsoryadjectiveUS /kəmˈpʌlsəri/
required by rule
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He avoided the habitations of man as much as he could, for he was neither so sociably inclined nor so frequently hungry as was his companion.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Everyone he met gave him “Good-day,” after the friendly custom of the country.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Everyone he met gave him “Good-day,” after the friendly custom of the country.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
every person
From this reading Everyone he met gave him “Good-day,” after the friendly custom of the country.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Renmark walked through the woods and then across the fields, until he came to the road.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He avoided the habitations of man as much as he could, for he was neither so sociably inclined nor so frequently hungry as was his companion.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He avoided the habitations of man as much as he could, for he was neither so sociably inclined nor so frequently hungry as was his companion.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Everyone he met gave him “Good-day,” after the friendly custom of the country.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Everyone he met gave him “Good-day,” after the friendly custom of the country.
the act of departing
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
Good-day
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From this reading Everyone he met gave him “Good-day,” after the friendly custom of the country.
habitations
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From this reading He avoided the habitations of man as much as he could, for he was neither so sociably inclined nor so frequently hungry as was his companion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Renmark walked through the woods and then across the fields, until he came to the road.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He strode along the road, not caring much where it led him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He avoided the habitations of man as much as he could, for he was neither so sociably inclined nor so frequently hungry as was his companion.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading He avoided the habitations of man as much as he could, for he was neither so sociably inclined nor so frequently hungry as was his companion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He avoided the habitations of man as much as he could, for he was neither so sociably inclined nor so frequently hungry as was his companion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He strode along the road, not caring much where it led him.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He strode along the road, not caring much where it led him.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He avoided the habitations of man as much as he could, for he was neither so sociably inclined nor so frequently hungry as was his companion.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Everyone he met gave him “Good-day,” after the friendly custom of the country.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He avoided the habitations of man as much as he could, for he was neither so sociably inclined nor so frequently hungry as was his companion.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He avoided the habitations of man as much as he could, for he was neither so sociably inclined nor so frequently hungry as was his companion.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He avoided the habitations of man as much as he could, for he was neither so sociably inclined nor so frequently hungry as was his companion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He strode along the road, not caring much where it led him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He avoided the habitations of man as much as he could, for he was neither so sociably inclined nor so frequently hungry as was his companion.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
Renmark
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From this reading Renmark walked through the woods and then across the fields, until he came to the road.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Renmark walked through the woods and then across the fields, until he came to the road.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He avoided the habitations of man as much as he could, for he was neither so sociably inclined nor so frequently hungry as was his companion.
sociablyadverb
in a gregarious manner
From this reading He avoided the habitations of man as much as he could, for he was neither so sociably inclined nor so frequently hungry as was his companion.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading He strode along the road, not caring much where it led him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Renmark walked through the woods and then across the fields, until he came to the road.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Renmark walked through the woods and then across the fields, until he came to the road.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Renmark walked through the woods and then across the fields, until he came to the road.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Renmark walked through the woods and then across the fields, until he came to the road.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Renmark walked through the woods and then across the fields, until he came to the road.
under normal conditions
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Renmark walked through the woods and then across the fields, until he came to the road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He avoided the habitations of man as much as he could, for he was neither so sociably inclined nor so frequently hungry as was his companion.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
at the time that
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
in or at the place that
From this reading He strode along the road, not caring much where it led him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
showing curiosity
From this reading Those with wagons or lighter vehicles going in his direction usually offered him a ride, and went on, wondering that a man should choose to walk when it was not compulsory.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Renmark walked through the woods and then across the fields, until he came to the road.
