used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading McGowan and his family and the remaining Smiths staid behind.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading Smith was severely wounded and blinded by pain; he sprang up with supernatural strength, and made off at the top of his speed through the wood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Smith was severely wounded and blinded by pain; he sprang up with supernatural strength, and made off at the top of his speed through the wood.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
a social unit living together
From this reading McGowan and his family and the remaining Smiths staid behind.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
flat-boat
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From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
groundedverbUS /ˈɡraʊndɪd/
past form of “ground” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Smith was severely wounded and blinded by pain; he sprang up with supernatural strength, and made off at the top of his speed through the wood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading McGowan and his family and the remaining Smiths staid behind.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Smith was severely wounded and blinded by pain; he sprang up with supernatural strength, and made off at the top of his speed through the wood.
McGowan
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From this reading McGowan and his family and the remaining Smiths staid behind.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
Napyank
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Smith was severely wounded and blinded by pain; he sprang up with supernatural strength, and made off at the top of his speed through the wood.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
others
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From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Smith was severely wounded and blinded by pain; he sprang up with supernatural strength, and made off at the top of his speed through the wood.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
not used up
From this reading McGowan and his family and the remaining Smiths staid behind.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Smith was severely wounded and blinded by pain; he sprang up with supernatural strength, and made off at the top of his speed through the wood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
SmithsnounUS /smɪθs/
plural of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading McGowan and his family and the remaining Smiths staid behind.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
move hurridly
From this reading Smith was severely wounded and blinded by pain; he sprang up with supernatural strength, and made off at the top of his speed through the wood.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
staidadjectiveUS /steɪd/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading McGowan and his family and the remaining Smiths staid behind.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Smith was severely wounded and blinded by pain; he sprang up with supernatural strength, and made off at the top of his speed through the wood.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading Smith was severely wounded and blinded by pain; he sprang up with supernatural strength, and made off at the top of his speed through the wood.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Smith was severely wounded and blinded by pain; he sprang up with supernatural strength, and made off at the top of his speed through the wood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Smith was severely wounded and blinded by pain; he sprang up with supernatural strength, and made off at the top of his speed through the wood.
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 The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Smith was severely wounded and blinded by pain; he sprang up with supernatural strength, and made off at the top of his speed through the wood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Smith was severely wounded and blinded by pain; he sprang up with supernatural strength, and made off at the top of his speed through the wood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The former had left the trees, and the two latter were engaged in an affectionate earnest conversation, when some five or six Indians appeared beside them.
at the time that
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Smith was severely wounded and blinded by pain; he sprang up with supernatural strength, and made off at the top of his speed through the wood.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Before Ruth could recover her self-possession, one of them raised his piece within a dozen feet of the older Smith, and discharged it full at him, while several of the others sprang forward and grasped her.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Smith was severely wounded and blinded by pain; he sprang up with supernatural strength, and made off at the top of his speed through the wood.
people who are wounded
From this reading Smith was severely wounded and blinded by pain; he sprang up with supernatural strength, and made off at the top of his speed through the wood.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The reader will recollect, that a few hours after the flat-boat had grounded, and when the moon had risen Napyank, Teddy and young Smith set out to explore the island.
