used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Morning dawned bright and clear after the night of the storm.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Morning dawned bright and clear after the night of the storm.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Captain Warren Walraven concluded to give up his wild, secluded life, and with his angel wife go back to his old home in Iowa.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Our friends in the ranger’s cavern breakfasted early, for they were anxious to be off for the land of civilization.
appurtenances
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From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Echo, the eagle, the ranger resolved to keep, so long as a feather of him was left.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Captain Warren Walraven concluded to give up his wild, secluded life, and with his angel wife go back to his old home in Iowa.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our friends in the ranger’s cavern breakfasted early, for they were anxious to be off for the land of civilization.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
breakfasted
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From this reading Our friends in the ranger’s cavern breakfasted early, for they were anxious to be off for the land of civilization.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Morning dawned bright and clear after the night of the storm.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Warren Walraven concluded to give up his wild, secluded life, and with his angel wife go back to his old home in Iowa.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading Our friends in the ranger’s cavern breakfasted early, for they were anxious to be off for the land of civilization.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading Our friends in the ranger’s cavern breakfasted early, for they were anxious to be off for the land of civilization.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Morning dawned bright and clear after the night of the storm.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Captain Warren Walraven concluded to give up his wild, secluded life, and with his angel wife go back to his old home in Iowa.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading Morning dawned bright and clear after the night of the storm.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Echo, the eagle, the ranger resolved to keep, so long as a feather of him was left.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Our friends in the ranger’s cavern breakfasted early, for they were anxious to be off for the land of civilization.
EbonynounUS /ˈebəni/
a very dark black
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
EchoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading Echo, the eagle, the ranger resolved to keep, so long as a feather of him was left.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading Echo, the eagle, the ranger resolved to keep, so long as a feather of him was left.
FlickverbUS /flɪk/
flash intermittently
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our friends in the ranger’s cavern breakfasted early, for they were anxious to be off for the land of civilization.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Our friends in the ranger’s cavern breakfasted early, for they were anxious to be off for the land of civilization.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Captain Warren Walraven concluded to give up his wild, secluded life, and with his angel wife go back to his old home in Iowa.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Captain Warren Walraven concluded to give up his wild, secluded life, and with his angel wife go back to his old home in Iowa.
the act of departing
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
not accessible to view
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Echo, the eagle, the ranger resolved to keep, so long as a feather of him was left.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Warren Walraven concluded to give up his wild, secluded life, and with his angel wife go back to his old home in Iowa.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Captain Warren Walraven concluded to give up his wild, secluded life, and with his angel wife go back to his old home in Iowa.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our friends in the ranger’s cavern breakfasted early, for they were anxious to be off for the land of civilization.
IowanounUS /ˈaɪəwə/
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Iowa and Minnesota and Missouri
From this reading Captain Warren Walraven concluded to give up his wild, secluded life, and with his angel wife go back to his old home in Iowa.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
Jim
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From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Echo, the eagle, the ranger resolved to keep, so long as a feather of him was left.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Our friends in the ranger’s cavern breakfasted early, for they were anxious to be off for the land of civilization.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Echo, the eagle, the ranger resolved to keep, so long as a feather of him was left.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Captain Warren Walraven concluded to give up his wild, secluded life, and with his angel wife go back to his old home in Iowa.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Echo, the eagle, the ranger resolved to keep, so long as a feather of him was left.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Morning dawned bright and clear after the night of the storm.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Morning dawned bright and clear after the night of the storm.
not any; not one
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
nomadicadjectiveUS /noʊˈmædɪk/
migratory
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
O'Flynn
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From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Morning dawned bright and clear after the night of the storm.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Our friends in the ranger’s cavern breakfasted early, for they were anxious to be off for the land of civilization.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Captain Warren Walraven concluded to give up his wild, secluded life, and with his angel wife go back to his old home in Iowa.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our friends in the ranger’s cavern breakfasted early, for they were anxious to be off for the land of civilization.
panthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
Purle
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From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
Rainbolt
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From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
rangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading Echo, the eagle, the ranger resolved to keep, so long as a feather of him was left.
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 Our friends in the ranger’s cavern breakfasted early, for they were anxious to be off for the land of civilization.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
determined
From this reading Echo, the eagle, the ranger resolved to keep, so long as a feather of him was left.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
Rodger
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From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading Captain Warren Walraven concluded to give up his wild, secluded life, and with his angel wife go back to his old home in Iowa.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Echo, the eagle, the ranger resolved to keep, so long as a feather of him was left.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Morning dawned bright and clear after the night of the storm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Morning dawned bright and clear after the night of the storm.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our friends in the ranger’s cavern breakfasted early, for they were anxious to be off for the land of civilization.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our friends in the ranger’s cavern breakfasted early, for they were anxious to be off for the land of civilization.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Captain Warren Walraven concluded to give up his wild, secluded life, and with his angel wife go back to his old home in Iowa.
Walraven
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From this reading Captain Warren Walraven concluded to give up his wild, secluded life, and with his angel wife go back to his old home in Iowa.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading Captain Warren Walraven concluded to give up his wild, secluded life, and with his angel wife go back to his old home in Iowa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Echo, the eagle, the ranger resolved to keep, so long as a feather of him was left.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our friends in the ranger’s cavern breakfasted early, for they were anxious to be off for the land of civilization.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Captain Warren Walraven concluded to give up his wild, secluded life, and with his angel wife go back to his old home in Iowa.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Captain Warren Walraven concluded to give up his wild, secluded life, and with his angel wife go back to his old home in Iowa.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Warren Walraven concluded to give up his wild, secluded life, and with his angel wife go back to his old home in Iowa.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Though Ebony Jim and Flick O’Flynn were going to accompany them beyond the dangers of the hills, they had no desire to quit their nomadic life of hunters, and, in token of his respect for them, Rodger Rainbolt presented them his hidden home and all its appurtenances, Purle, the pet panther, and his library, though, unfortunately, neither of them could read a word.
