used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A casual glance at the boy would have led one to pronounce him about fifteen or sixteen years of age.
how long something has existed
From this reading A casual glance at the boy would have led one to pronounce him about fifteen or sixteen years of age.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A casual glance at the boy would have led one to pronounce him about fifteen or sixteen years of age.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
a youthful male person
From this reading A casual glance at the boy would have led one to pronounce him about fifteen or sixteen years of age.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading A casual glance at the boy would have led one to pronounce him about fifteen or sixteen years of age.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
COLUMBIAnounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading ON THE UPPER COLUMBIA.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He was prepossessing and handsome to a remarkable degree.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading A casual glance at the boy would have led one to pronounce him about fifteen or sixteen years of age.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A casual glance at the boy would have led one to pronounce him about fifteen or sixteen years of age.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He was prepossessing and handsome to a remarkable degree.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A casual glance at the boy would have led one to pronounce him about fifteen or sixteen years of age.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A casual glance at the boy would have led one to pronounce him about fifteen or sixteen years of age.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
a boy or man
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
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 A casual glance at the boy would have led one to pronounce him about fifteen or sixteen years of age.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
lustrousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌstrəs/
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE UPPER COLUMBIA.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A casual glance at the boy would have led one to pronounce him about fifteen or sixteen years of age.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
prepossessingadjective
creating a favorable impression
From this reading He was prepossessing and handsome to a remarkable degree.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading A casual glance at the boy would have led one to pronounce him about fifteen or sixteen years of age.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
regularitynounUS /ˌreɡjəˈlerəti/
a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
unusual or striking
From this reading He was prepossessing and handsome to a remarkable degree.
rose-tint
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From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
sea-shell
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From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading A casual glance at the boy would have led one to pronounce him about fifteen or sixteen years of age.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
stealthnounUS /stelθ/
avoiding detection by moving carefully
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE UPPER COLUMBIA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A casual glance at the boy would have led one to pronounce him about fifteen or sixteen years of age.
the topmost one of two
From this reading ON THE UPPER COLUMBIA.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
wavyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪvi/
(of hair) having waves
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The cheeks glowed with the hue of health, the rose-tint being as fine as that of the sea-shell; the features were almost classical in their regularity; the teeth small and clear as pearls, the eyes large and lustrous, and the hair dark and wavy, but cut quite short.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Along the shores of one of the branches of the Upper Columbia, a lad was making his way with a care and stealth that showed he was on the alert for danger, let it come in whatsoever form it chose.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A casual glance at the boy would have led one to pronounce him about fifteen or sixteen years of age.
a late time of life
From this reading A casual glance at the boy would have led one to pronounce him about fifteen or sixteen years of age.
