used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "Nothing serious, you may rest assured, my dear," replied the Major.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading BILLY BRACKETT STARTS DOWN THE RIVER.
a youthful male person
From this reading His wife's mother-instinct translated his expression at once, and the quick tears started to her eyes as she exclaimed, "My boy!
BRACKETT
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From this reading BILLY BRACKETT STARTS DOWN THE RIVER.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
Caspar's
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From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
dearly loved
From this reading "Nothing serious, you may rest assured, my dear," replied the Major.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading BILLY BRACKETT STARTS DOWN THE RIVER.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading His wife's mother-instinct translated his expression at once, and the quick tears started to her eyes as she exclaimed, "My boy!
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His wife's mother-instinct translated his expression at once, and the quick tears started to her eyes as she exclaimed, "My boy!
opinion or judgment
From this reading His wife's mother-instinct translated his expression at once, and the quick tears started to her eyes as she exclaimed, "My boy!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading What has happened to him?"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What has happened to him?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife's mother-instinct translated his expression at once, and the quick tears started to her eyes as she exclaimed, "My boy!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What has happened to him?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Nothing serious, you may rest assured, my dear," replied the Major.
mother-instinct
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From this reading His wife's mother-instinct translated his expression at once, and the quick tears started to her eyes as she exclaimed, "My boy!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading His wife's mother-instinct translated his expression at once, and the quick tears started to her eyes as she exclaimed, "My boy!
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing serious, you may rest assured, my dear," replied the Major.
on one occasion
From this reading His wife's mother-instinct translated his expression at once, and the quick tears started to her eyes as she exclaimed, "My boy!
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading His wife's mother-instinct translated his expression at once, and the quick tears started to her eyes as she exclaimed, "My boy!
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Nothing serious, you may rest assured, my dear," replied the Major.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Nothing serious, you may rest assured, my dear," replied the Major.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading BILLY BRACKETT STARTS DOWN THE RIVER.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "Nothing serious, you may rest assured, my dear," replied the Major.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His wife's mother-instinct translated his expression at once, and the quick tears started to her eyes as she exclaimed, "My boy!
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His wife's mother-instinct translated his expression at once, and the quick tears started to her eyes as she exclaimed, "My boy!
STARTSnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading BILLY BRACKETT STARTS DOWN THE RIVER.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading His wife's mother-instinct translated his expression at once, and the quick tears started to her eyes as she exclaimed, "My boy!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BILLY BRACKETT STARTS DOWN THE RIVER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading His wife's mother-instinct translated his expression at once, and the quick tears started to her eyes as she exclaimed, "My boy!
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading It needed but a glance at Major Caspar's face, as, dripping and weary, he entered the house, to show that his search for the raft had been fruitless.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What has happened to him?"
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife's mother-instinct translated his expression at once, and the quick tears started to her eyes as she exclaimed, "My boy!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Nothing serious, you may rest assured, my dear," replied the Major.
