used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here at last was the robber.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading He could take a cushion, jump out and attack the man with that.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was not a deadly weapon, and would require considerable force back of it to do damage.
Bobaday
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From this reading Bobaday sat up in the carriage, bracing his courage for the emergency.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading Bobaday sat up in the carriage, bracing his courage for the emergency.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Bobaday sat up in the carriage, bracing his courage for the emergency.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was not a deadly weapon, and would require considerable force back of it to do damage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could take a cushion, jump out and attack the man with that.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Bobaday sat up in the carriage, bracing his courage for the emergency.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading He could take a cushion, jump out and attack the man with that.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading It was not a deadly weapon, and would require considerable force back of it to do damage.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading It was not a deadly weapon, and would require considerable force back of it to do damage.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
one or the other of two
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Bobaday sat up in the carriage, bracing his courage for the emergency.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
divisible by two
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was not a deadly weapon, and would require considerable force back of it to do damage.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could take a cushion, jump out and attack the man with that.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here at last was the robber.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bobaday sat up in the carriage, bracing his courage for the emergency.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a deadly weapon, and would require considerable force back of it to do damage.
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He could take a cushion, jump out and attack the man with that.
immediately past
From this reading Here at last was the robber.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He could take a cushion, jump out and attack the man with that.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not a deadly weapon, and would require considerable force back of it to do damage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He could take a cushion, jump out and attack the man with that.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
reinforcementsnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənts/
plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading It was not a deadly weapon, and would require considerable force back of it to do damage.
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading Here at last was the robber.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Bobaday sat up in the carriage, bracing his courage for the emergency.
sleepersnounUS /ˈsliːpərz/
plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
carry out
From this reading He could take a cushion, jump out and attack the man with that.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here at last was the robber.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
hard to endure
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here at last was the robber.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading It was not a deadly weapon, and would require considerable force back of it to do damage.
at the time that
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He could take a cushion, jump out and attack the man with that.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was not a deadly weapon, and would require considerable force back of it to do damage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After you have given over expecting a robber, and even feel that you can do without him, to find him stealing up in the night when you are camped in a lonely place and not near enough either tent or wagon to wake the other sleepers for reinforcements, is trying to the nerves.
