used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "He is going to the Lower Ford," said Telie, anxiously.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If there are Indians in the wood, it is the only way to escape them!"
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
for the reason that
From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading If there are Indians in the wood, it is the only way to escape them!"
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "It is not too late for us to follow him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is not too late for us to follow him.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading "He is going to the Lower Ford," said Telie, anxiously.
the act of departing
From this reading "He is going to the Lower Ford," said Telie, anxiously.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
half-mad
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From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is going to the Lower Ford," said Telie, anxiously.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is not too late for us to follow him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there are Indians in the wood, it is the only way to escape them!"
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading If there are Indians in the wood, it is the only way to escape them!"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is going to the Lower Ford," said Telie, anxiously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is not too late for us to follow him.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "It is not too late for us to follow him.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading "He is going to the Lower Ford," said Telie, anxiously.
maddernounUS /ˈmædər/
Eurasian herb having small yellow flowers and red roots formerly an important source of the dye alizarin
From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is not too late for us to follow him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
and nothing more
From this reading If there are Indians in the wood, it is the only way to escape them!"
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
roguenounUS /roʊɡ/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
Roland
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From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He is going to the Lower Ford," said Telie, anxiously.
cut with a saw
From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
Stackpole
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From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
not in physical motion
From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
Telie
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From this reading "He is going to the Lower Ford," said Telie, anxiously.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If there are Indians in the wood, it is the only way to escape them!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there are Indians in the wood, it is the only way to escape them!"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It is not too late for us to follow him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is not too late for us to follow him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If there are Indians in the wood, it is the only way to escape them!"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "And why should we believe there _are_ Indians in the wood?" demanded Roland; "because that half-mad rogue, made still madder by his terrors, saw something which his fancy converted into the imaginary Nick of the Woods?
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading If there are Indians in the wood, it is the only way to escape them!"
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The course of Stackpole was through the woods, in a direction immediately opposite to that by which Roland had ridden to his assistance.
