used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Not until they reached Bear Forks where the roads separated, was anything more said about the mine.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
anew
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
any thing at all
From this reading Not until they reached Bear Forks where the roads separated, was anything more said about the mine.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Brewster seemed the only one who appeared grateful for their safety.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
avertverbUS /əˈvɜːrt/
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
have
From this reading Not until they reached Bear Forks where the roads separated, was anything more said about the mine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
Brewster
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From this reading Mrs. Brewster seemed the only one who appeared grateful for their safety.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Having packed the camp dishes, Mike started on the trail again, silently followed by the rest.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Having packed the camp dishes, Mike started on the trail again, silently followed by the rest.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Having packed the camp dishes, Mike started on the trail again, silently followed by the rest.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Having packed the camp dishes, Mike started on the trail again, silently followed by the rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Brewster seemed the only one who appeared grateful for their safety.
ForksnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading Not until they reached Bear Forks where the roads separated, was anything more said about the mine.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Mrs. Brewster seemed the only one who appeared grateful for their safety.
GrizzlynounUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having packed the camp dishes, Mike started on the trail again, silently followed by the rest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
something that is lost
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading Having packed the camp dishes, Mike started on the trail again, silently followed by the rest.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not until they reached Bear Forks where the roads separated, was anything more said about the mine.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Brewster seemed the only one who appeared grateful for their safety.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not until they reached Bear Forks where the roads separated, was anything more said about the mine.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Brewster seemed the only one who appeared grateful for their safety.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Brewster seemed the only one who appeared grateful for their safety.
others
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From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Having packed the camp dishes, Mike started on the trail again, silently followed by the rest.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Not until they reached Bear Forks where the roads separated, was anything more said about the mine.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Having packed the camp dishes, Mike started on the trail again, silently followed by the rest.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Not until they reached Bear Forks where the roads separated, was anything more said about the mine.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Mrs. Brewster seemed the only one who appeared grateful for their safety.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Not until they reached Bear Forks where the roads separated, was anything more said about the mine.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Brewster seemed the only one who appeared grateful for their safety.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Not until they reached Bear Forks where the roads separated, was anything more said about the mine.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
without speaking
From this reading Having packed the camp dishes, Mike started on the trail again, silently followed by the rest.
SlidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Having packed the camp dishes, Mike started on the trail again, silently followed by the rest.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOHN AND HIS FRIEND ARRIVE Nothing could have been done to avert the catastrophe on Grizzly Slide, so the adventurers finished their breakfast in silence.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Having packed the camp dishes, Mike started on the trail again, silently followed by the rest.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not until they reached Bear Forks where the roads separated, was anything more said about the mine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
in or at the place that
From this reading Not until they reached Bear Forks where the roads separated, was anything more said about the mine.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Brewster seemed the only one who appeared grateful for their safety.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Doubtless, the others felt a certain _sense_ of thanks but they were so disturbed over the evident loss of the mine again, that it was paramount with them.
