used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the last of the preparations, Helen, wrapped in her furs, was seated on a log by one of the fires.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Breakfast was over, the camp was struck, and all were ready to march before the sun in the clear winter sky was much above the horizon.
(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 Breakfast was over, the camp was struck, and all were ready to march before the sun in the clear winter sky was much above the horizon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Notwithstanding the exciting disturbances of the night, to both men and beasts, the troops were up by daylight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, dearie!" he exclaimed, as he joined her with a slight limp.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Notwithstanding the exciting disturbances of the night, to both men and beasts, the troops were up by daylight.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Breakfast was over, the camp was struck, and all were ready to march before the sun in the clear winter sky was much above the horizon.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading While waiting for Harold she was busy jotting down notes in a scrap book that lay on her knee.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Notwithstanding the exciting disturbances of the night, to both men and beasts, the troops were up by daylight.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast was over, the camp was struck, and all were ready to march before the sun in the clear winter sky was much above the horizon.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading While waiting for Harold she was busy jotting down notes in a scrap book that lay on her knee.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Notwithstanding the exciting disturbances of the night, to both men and beasts, the troops were up by daylight.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Breakfast was over, the camp was struck, and all were ready to march before the sun in the clear winter sky was much above the horizon.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Breakfast was over, the camp was struck, and all were ready to march before the sun in the clear winter sky was much above the horizon.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Notwithstanding the exciting disturbances of the night, to both men and beasts, the troops were up by daylight.
dearienoun
a special loved one
From this reading "Well, dearie!" he exclaimed, as he joined her with a slight limp.
disturbancesnounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbənsəz/
plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Notwithstanding the exciting disturbances of the night, to both men and beasts, the troops were up by daylight.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading While waiting for Harold she was busy jotting down notes in a scrap book that lay on her knee.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the last of the preparations, Helen, wrapped in her furs, was seated on a log by one of the fires.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Notwithstanding the exciting disturbances of the night, to both men and beasts, the troops were up by daylight.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Well, dearie!" he exclaimed, as he joined her with a slight limp.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading During the last of the preparations, Helen, wrapped in her furs, was seated on a log by one of the fires.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While waiting for Harold she was busy jotting down notes in a scrap book that lay on her knee.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading During the last of the preparations, Helen, wrapped in her furs, was seated on a log by one of the fires.
Harold
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From this reading While waiting for Harold she was busy jotting down notes in a scrap book that lay on her knee.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, dearie!" he exclaimed, as he joined her with a slight limp.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading During the last of the preparations, Helen, wrapped in her furs, was seated on a log by one of the fires.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During the last of the preparations, Helen, wrapped in her furs, was seated on a log by one of the fires.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Breakfast was over, the camp was struck, and all were ready to march before the sun in the clear winter sky was much above the horizon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Breakfast was over, the camp was struck, and all were ready to march before the sun in the clear winter sky was much above the horizon.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading "Well, dearie!" he exclaimed, as he joined her with a slight limp.
jottingnoun
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading While waiting for Harold she was busy jotting down notes in a scrap book that lay on her knee.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading While waiting for Harold she was busy jotting down notes in a scrap book that lay on her knee.
immediately past
From this reading During the last of the preparations, Helen, wrapped in her furs, was seated on a log by one of the fires.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading While waiting for Harold she was busy jotting down notes in a scrap book that lay on her knee.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading "Well, dearie!" he exclaimed, as he joined her with a slight limp.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading During the last of the preparations, Helen, wrapped in her furs, was seated on a log by one of the fires.
march in a procession
From this reading Breakfast was over, the camp was struck, and all were ready to march before the sun in the clear winter sky was much above the horizon.
the force of workers available
From this reading Notwithstanding the exciting disturbances of the night, to both men and beasts, the troops were up by daylight.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Breakfast was over, the camp was struck, and all were ready to march before the sun in the clear winter sky was much above the horizon.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Notwithstanding the exciting disturbances of the night, to both men and beasts, the troops were up by daylight.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading While waiting for Harold she was busy jotting down notes in a scrap book that lay on her knee.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the exciting disturbances of the night, to both men and beasts, the troops were up by daylight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Notwithstanding the exciting disturbances of the night, to both men and beasts, the troops were up by daylight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the last of the preparations, Helen, wrapped in her furs, was seated on a log by one of the fires.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During the last of the preparations, Helen, wrapped in her furs, was seated on a log by one of the fires.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Breakfast was over, the camp was struck, and all were ready to march before the sun in the clear winter sky was much above the horizon.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading During the last of the preparations, Helen, wrapped in her furs, was seated on a log by one of the fires.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Breakfast was over, the camp was struck, and all were ready to march before the sun in the clear winter sky was much above the horizon.
scrapnounUS /skræp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading While waiting for Harold she was busy jotting down notes in a scrap book that lay on her knee.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading During the last of the preparations, Helen, wrapped in her furs, was seated on a log by one of the fires.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While waiting for Harold she was busy jotting down notes in a scrap book that lay on her knee.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Breakfast was over, the camp was struck, and all were ready to march before the sun in the clear winter sky was much above the horizon.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "Well, dearie!" he exclaimed, as he joined her with a slight limp.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Breakfast was over, the camp was struck, and all were ready to march before the sun in the clear winter sky was much above the horizon.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Breakfast was over, the camp was struck, and all were ready to march before the sun in the clear winter sky was much above the horizon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While waiting for Harold she was busy jotting down notes in a scrap book that lay on her knee.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Notwithstanding the exciting disturbances of the night, to both men and beasts, the troops were up by daylight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Notwithstanding the exciting disturbances of the night, to both men and beasts, the troops were up by daylight.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Notwithstanding the exciting disturbances of the night, to both men and beasts, the troops were up by daylight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Notwithstanding the exciting disturbances of the night, to both men and beasts, the troops were up by daylight.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading While waiting for Harold she was busy jotting down notes in a scrap book that lay on her knee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Breakfast was over, the camp was struck, and all were ready to march before the sun in the clear winter sky was much above the horizon.
(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, dearie!" he exclaimed, as he joined her with a slight limp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Notwithstanding the exciting disturbances of the night, to both men and beasts, the troops were up by daylight.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While waiting for Harold she was busy jotting down notes in a scrap book that lay on her knee.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Breakfast was over, the camp was struck, and all were ready to march before the sun in the clear winter sky was much above the horizon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, dearie!" he exclaimed, as he joined her with a slight limp.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading During the last of the preparations, Helen, wrapped in her furs, was seated on a log by one of the fires.
