used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
abductionnounUS /æbˈdʌkʃən/
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
From this reading The Merriweather family did not make rapid progress toward Wayne after Kate's abduction.
accessionnounUS /əkˈseʃən/
a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Merriweather family did not make rapid progress toward Wayne after Kate's abduction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He firmly believed that he would restore Kate to their arms, and this quieted the parents and made them feel hopeful.
make certain of
From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He firmly believed that he would restore Kate to their arms, and this quieted the parents and made them feel hopeful.
borderman
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From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
Cap'snounUS /kæps/
possessive form of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
Catlett
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From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
wanted intensely
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Merriweather family did not make rapid progress toward Wayne after Kate's abduction.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Merriweather family did not make rapid progress toward Wayne after Kate's abduction.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He firmly believed that he would restore Kate to their arms, and this quieted the parents and made them feel hopeful.
with resolute determination
From this reading He firmly believed that he would restore Kate to their arms, and this quieted the parents and made them feel hopeful.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE FOREST WHIPPING POST.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He firmly believed that he would restore Kate to their arms, and this quieted the parents and made them feel hopeful.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading He firmly believed that he would restore Kate to their arms, and this quieted the parents and made them feel hopeful.
Kate
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From this reading He firmly believed that he would restore Kate to their arms, and this quieted the parents and made them feel hopeful.
Kate's
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From this reading The Merriweather family did not make rapid progress toward Wayne after Kate's abduction.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He firmly believed that he would restore Kate to their arms, and this quieted the parents and made them feel hopeful.
engage in
From this reading The Merriweather family did not make rapid progress toward Wayne after Kate's abduction.
Merriweather
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From this reading The Merriweather family did not make rapid progress toward Wayne after Kate's abduction.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Merriweather family did not make rapid progress toward Wayne after Kate's abduction.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading He firmly believed that he would restore Kate to their arms, and this quieted the parents and made them feel hopeful.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading THE FOREST WHIPPING POST.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The Merriweather family did not make rapid progress toward Wayne after Kate's abduction.
quietedverbUS /ˈkwaɪətɪd/
past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter
From this reading He firmly believed that he would restore Kate to their arms, and this quieted the parents and made them feel hopeful.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The Merriweather family did not make rapid progress toward Wayne after Kate's abduction.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading He firmly believed that he would restore Kate to their arms, and this quieted the parents and made them feel hopeful.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOREST WHIPPING POST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He firmly believed that he would restore Kate to their arms, and this quieted the parents and made them feel hopeful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The Merriweather family did not make rapid progress toward Wayne after Kate's abduction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading The Merriweather family did not make rapid progress toward Wayne after Kate's abduction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A gloom had settled over the little band of fugitives, and they desired to remain near the spot which had been so fatal to one of their number.
WHIPPINGnounUS /ˈwɪpɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading THE FOREST WHIPPING POST.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading A degree of safety returned with Wolf Cap's accession to their numbers, and the tall borderman did not cease to assure them that Harvey Catlett was an experienced scout.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He firmly believed that he would restore Kate to their arms, and this quieted the parents and made them feel hopeful.
