used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading “A friend--a noble, daring friend, yet a stranger that knows my name,” replied Silvia, in a voice slightly agitated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Away through the dark wood and down the mountain defile, the ranger dashed with his precious burden.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Fear not, Miss Sanford,” the stranger breathed in her ear when they had fairly cleared the Indian encampment; “you are safe with a friend.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Away through the dark wood and down the mountain defile, the ranger dashed with his precious burden.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
uttered without voice
From this reading “Fear not, Miss Sanford,” the stranger breathed in her ear when they had fairly cleared the Indian encampment; “you are safe with a friend.”
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Away through the dark wood and down the mountain defile, the ranger dashed with his precious burden.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading “Fear not, Miss Sanford,” the stranger breathed in her ear when they had fairly cleared the Indian encampment; “you are safe with a friend.”
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Silvia uttered no word of fear, no cry of pain.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading “A friend--a noble, daring friend, yet a stranger that knows my name,” replied Silvia, in a voice slightly agitated.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Away through the dark wood and down the mountain defile, the ranger dashed with his precious burden.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Away through the dark wood and down the mountain defile, the ranger dashed with his precious burden.
defileverb
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
From this reading Away through the dark wood and down the mountain defile, the ranger dashed with his precious burden.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Away through the dark wood and down the mountain defile, the ranger dashed with his precious burden.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading “Fear not, Miss Sanford,” the stranger breathed in her ear when they had fairly cleared the Indian encampment; “you are safe with a friend.”
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading “Fear not, Miss Sanford,” the stranger breathed in her ear when they had fairly cleared the Indian encampment; “you are safe with a friend.”
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Silvia uttered no word of fear, no cry of pain.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Fear not, Miss Sanford,” the stranger breathed in her ear when they had fairly cleared the Indian encampment; “you are safe with a friend.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
a quick look
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Away through the dark wood and down the mountain defile, the ranger dashed with his precious burden.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “A friend--a noble, daring friend, yet a stranger that knows my name,” replied Silvia, in a voice slightly agitated.
held up in the air
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Fear not, Miss Sanford,” the stranger breathed in her ear when they had fairly cleared the Indian encampment; “you are safe with a friend.”
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Away through the dark wood and down the mountain defile, the ranger dashed with his precious burden.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “A friend--a noble, daring friend, yet a stranger that knows my name,” replied Silvia, in a voice slightly agitated.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “A friend--a noble, daring friend, yet a stranger that knows my name,” replied Silvia, in a voice slightly agitated.
not any; not one
From this reading Silvia uttered no word of fear, no cry of pain.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Fear not, Miss Sanford,” the stranger breathed in her ear when they had fairly cleared the Indian encampment; “you are safe with a friend.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Silvia uttered no word of fear, no cry of pain.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Silvia uttered no word of fear, no cry of pain.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Away through the dark wood and down the mountain defile, the ranger dashed with his precious burden.
rangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading Away through the dark wood and down the mountain defile, the ranger dashed with his precious burden.
ranger'snounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “A friend--a noble, daring friend, yet a stranger that knows my name,” replied Silvia, in a voice slightly agitated.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading “Fear not, Miss Sanford,” the stranger breathed in her ear when they had fairly cleared the Indian encampment; “you are safe with a friend.”
Sanford
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From this reading “Fear not, Miss Sanford,” the stranger breathed in her ear when they had fairly cleared the Indian encampment; “you are safe with a friend.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had caught a glimpse of the ranger’s noble, handsome face as he lifted her from the ground in the Indian encampment, and, as if by magic, her heart became inspired with confidence in him.
SilvianounUS /ˈsɪlviə/
type genus of the Sylviidae: warblers
From this reading Silvia uttered no word of fear, no cry of pain.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading “A friend--a noble, daring friend, yet a stranger that knows my name,” replied Silvia, in a voice slightly agitated.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading “Fear not, Miss Sanford,” the stranger breathed in her ear when they had fairly cleared the Indian encampment; “you are safe with a friend.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “A friend--a noble, daring friend, yet a stranger that knows my name,” replied Silvia, in a voice slightly agitated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Away through the dark wood and down the mountain defile, the ranger dashed with his precious burden.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Fear not, Miss Sanford,” the stranger breathed in her ear when they had fairly cleared the Indian encampment; “you are safe with a friend.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Away through the dark wood and down the mountain defile, the ranger dashed with his precious burden.
communicated in words
From this reading Silvia uttered no word of fear, no cry of pain.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “A friend--a noble, daring friend, yet a stranger that knows my name,” replied Silvia, in a voice slightly agitated.
at the time that
From this reading “Fear not, Miss Sanford,” the stranger breathed in her ear when they had fairly cleared the Indian encampment; “you are safe with a friend.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Away through the dark wood and down the mountain defile, the ranger dashed with his precious burden.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Away through the dark wood and down the mountain defile, the ranger dashed with his precious burden.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Silvia uttered no word of fear, no cry of pain.
but in spite of that
From this reading “A friend--a noble, daring friend, yet a stranger that knows my name,” replied Silvia, in a voice slightly agitated.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Fear not, Miss Sanford,” the stranger breathed in her ear when they had fairly cleared the Indian encampment; “you are safe with a friend.”
