used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading Where he went there was laughter and sometimes strife; he had a trick of winning warm attachment, and even where his departure was not regretted he was remembered.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Kermode was not likely to pass unnoticed: his talents were of a kind that seized attention.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Ferguson insisted on taking Prescott in, for his comrade's sake, and late one evening he sat talking with him beside the stove.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
comrade's
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From this reading Ferguson insisted on taking Prescott in, for his comrade's sake, and late one evening he sat talking with him beside the stove.
the act of departing
From this reading Where he went there was laughter and sometimes strife; he had a trick of winning warm attachment, and even where his departure was not regretted he was remembered.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
divisible by two
From this reading Where he went there was laughter and sometimes strife; he had a trick of winning warm attachment, and even where his departure was not regretted he was remembered.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Ferguson insisted on taking Prescott in, for his comrade's sake, and late one evening he sat talking with him beside the stove.
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
Ferguson
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From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ferguson insisted on taking Prescott in, for his comrade's sake, and late one evening he sat talking with him beside the stove.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ferguson insisted on taking Prescott in, for his comrade's sake, and late one evening he sat talking with him beside the stove.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Ferguson insisted on taking Prescott in, for his comrade's sake, and late one evening he sat talking with him beside the stove.
Kermode
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From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Kermode was not likely to pass unnoticed: his talents were of a kind that seized attention.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Ferguson insisted on taking Prescott in, for his comrade's sake, and late one evening he sat talking with him beside the stove.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Where he went there was laughter and sometimes strife; he had a trick of winning warm attachment, and even where his departure was not regretted he was remembered.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Kermode was not likely to pass unnoticed: his talents were of a kind that seized attention.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ferguson insisted on taking Prescott in, for his comrade's sake, and late one evening he sat talking with him beside the stove.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ferguson insisted on taking Prescott in, for his comrade's sake, and late one evening he sat talking with him beside the stove.
others
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From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
go across or through
From this reading Kermode was not likely to pass unnoticed: his talents were of a kind that seized attention.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Where he went there was laughter and sometimes strife; he had a trick of winning warm attachment, and even where his departure was not regretted he was remembered.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Where he went there was laughter and sometimes strife; he had a trick of winning warm attachment, and even where his departure was not regretted he was remembered.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Ferguson insisted on taking Prescott in, for his comrade's sake, and late one evening he sat talking with him beside the stove.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Ferguson insisted on taking Prescott in, for his comrade's sake, and late one evening he sat talking with him beside the stove.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Kermode was not likely to pass unnoticed: his talents were of a kind that seized attention.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Where he went there was laughter and sometimes strife; he had a trick of winning warm attachment, and even where his departure was not regretted he was remembered.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Ferguson insisted on taking Prescott in, for his comrade's sake, and late one evening he sat talking with him beside the stove.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading Where he went there was laughter and sometimes strife; he had a trick of winning warm attachment, and even where his departure was not regretted he was remembered.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Ferguson insisted on taking Prescott in, for his comrade's sake, and late one evening he sat talking with him beside the stove.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Kermode was not likely to pass unnoticed: his talents were of a kind that seized attention.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Ferguson insisted on taking Prescott in, for his comrade's sake, and late one evening he sat talking with him beside the stove.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Where he went there was laughter and sometimes strife; he had a trick of winning warm attachment, and even where his departure was not regretted he was remembered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading Where he went there was laughter and sometimes strife; he had a trick of winning warm attachment, and even where his departure was not regretted he was remembered.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading Kermode was not likely to pass unnoticed: his talents were of a kind that seized attention.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Where he went there was laughter and sometimes strife; he had a trick of winning warm attachment, and even where his departure was not regretted he was remembered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kermode was not likely to pass unnoticed: his talents were of a kind that seized attention.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Where he went there was laughter and sometimes strife; he had a trick of winning warm attachment, and even where his departure was not regretted he was remembered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Kermode was not likely to pass unnoticed: his talents were of a kind that seized attention.
at the time that
From this reading THE PASSAGE OF THE MOUNTAINS Kermode had been gone a fortnight when Prescott reached the camp and heard from Ferguson and others of his latest exploit.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where he went there was laughter and sometimes strife; he had a trick of winning warm attachment, and even where his departure was not regretted he was remembered.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He smiled as he listened to their stories, but that he should find people willing to talk about the man did not surprise him.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading Where he went there was laughter and sometimes strife; he had a trick of winning warm attachment, and even where his departure was not regretted he was remembered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ferguson insisted on taking Prescott in, for his comrade's sake, and late one evening he sat talking with him beside the stove.
