used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was quite evident that he was in a hurry to see the girl who had been rescued from the river the previous day.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Rod was more quiet than usual, and walked along the road without any of his ordinary capers.
AnchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading WHYN Next morning Parson Dan and Rod started for the Anchorage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHYN Next morning Parson Dan and Rod started for the Anchorage.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Rod was more quiet than usual, and walked along the road without any of his ordinary capers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was quite evident that he was in a hurry to see the girl who had been rescued from the river the previous day.
capersnounUS /ˈkeɪpərz/
plural of “caper” — any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
From this reading Rod was more quiet than usual, and walked along the road without any of his ordinary capers.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading His cheeks were flushed, and his eyes shone with excitement.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His steps, too, were quick, and his companion found it difficult to keep pace with him.
Dan
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From this reading WHYN Next morning Parson Dan and Rod started for the Anchorage.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was quite evident that he was in a hurry to see the girl who had been rescued from the river the previous day.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading His steps, too, were quick, and his companion found it difficult to keep pace with him.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was quite evident that he was in a hurry to see the girl who had been rescued from the river the previous day.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading His cheeks were flushed, and his eyes shone with excitement.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His cheeks were flushed, and his eyes shone with excitement.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading His cheeks were flushed, and his eyes shone with excitement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHYN Next morning Parson Dan and Rod started for the Anchorage.
set up or found
From this reading His steps, too, were quick, and his companion found it difficult to keep pace with him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was quite evident that he was in a hurry to see the girl who had been rescued from the river the previous day.
a young female
From this reading It was quite evident that he was in a hurry to see the girl who had been rescued from the river the previous day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was quite evident that he was in a hurry to see the girl who had been rescued from the river the previous day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was quite evident that he was in a hurry to see the girl who had been rescued from the river the previous day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His steps, too, were quick, and his companion found it difficult to keep pace with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rod was more quiet than usual, and walked along the road without any of his ordinary capers.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading It was quite evident that he was in a hurry to see the girl who had been rescued from the river the previous day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was quite evident that he was in a hurry to see the girl who had been rescued from the river the previous day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His steps, too, were quick, and his companion found it difficult to keep pace with him.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading His steps, too, were quick, and his companion found it difficult to keep pace with him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Rod was more quiet than usual, and walked along the road without any of his ordinary capers.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WHYN Next morning Parson Dan and Rod started for the Anchorage.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WHYN Next morning Parson Dan and Rod started for the Anchorage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rod was more quiet than usual, and walked along the road without any of his ordinary capers.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Rod was more quiet than usual, and walked along the road without any of his ordinary capers.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading His steps, too, were quick, and his companion found it difficult to keep pace with him.
ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading WHYN Next morning Parson Dan and Rod started for the Anchorage.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading It was quite evident that he was in a hurry to see the girl who had been rescued from the river the previous day.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading His steps, too, were quick, and his companion found it difficult to keep pace with him.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Rod was more quiet than usual, and walked along the road without any of his ordinary capers.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite evident that he was in a hurry to see the girl who had been rescued from the river the previous day.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading It was quite evident that he was in a hurry to see the girl who had been rescued from the river the previous day.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It was quite evident that he was in a hurry to see the girl who had been rescued from the river the previous day.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Rod was more quiet than usual, and walked along the road without any of his ordinary capers.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading WHYN Next morning Parson Dan and Rod started for the Anchorage.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was quite evident that he was in a hurry to see the girl who had been rescued from the river the previous day.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading His cheeks were flushed, and his eyes shone with excitement.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading WHYN Next morning Parson Dan and Rod started for the Anchorage.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading His steps, too, were quick, and his companion found it difficult to keep pace with him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Rod was more quiet than usual, and walked along the road without any of his ordinary capers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was quite evident that he was in a hurry to see the girl who had been rescued from the river the previous day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHYN Next morning Parson Dan and Rod started for the Anchorage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His steps, too, were quick, and his companion found it difficult to keep pace with him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His steps, too, were quick, and his companion found it difficult to keep pace with him.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Rod was more quiet than usual, and walked along the road without any of his ordinary capers.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Rod was more quiet than usual, and walked along the road without any of his ordinary capers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rod was more quiet than usual, and walked along the road without any of his ordinary capers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His cheeks were flushed, and his eyes shone with excitement.
which person or people
From this reading It was quite evident that he was in a hurry to see the girl who had been rescued from the river the previous day.
WHYN
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From this reading WHYN Next morning Parson Dan and Rod started for the Anchorage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His cheeks were flushed, and his eyes shone with excitement.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Rod was more quiet than usual, and walked along the road without any of his ordinary capers.
