used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He tried to take a few steps in order to show the boys that he was not much hurt.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading They soon learned that he was unable to walk, for in addition to his injured knee he had sprained his ankle.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
(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 They were now most anxious to do all they could to assist the captain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But this was more than he could endure, and he gave a deep groan of pain as he sank down upon the ground.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading They soon learned that he was unable to walk, for in addition to his injured knee he had sprained his ankle.
eagerly desirous
From this reading They were now most anxious to do all they could to assist the captain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But this was more than he could endure, and he gave a deep groan of pain as he sank down upon the ground.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading They were now most anxious to do all they could to assist the captain.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He tried to take a few steps in order to show the boys that he was not much hurt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this was more than he could endure, and he gave a deep groan of pain as he sank down upon the ground.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading They were now most anxious to do all they could to assist the captain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They were now most anxious to do all they could to assist the captain.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading But this was more than he could endure, and he gave a deep groan of pain as he sank down upon the ground.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They were now most anxious to do all they could to assist the captain.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading But this was more than he could endure, and he gave a deep groan of pain as he sank down upon the ground.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He tried to take a few steps in order to show the boys that he was not much hurt.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But this was more than he could endure, and he gave a deep groan of pain as he sank down upon the ground.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading But this was more than he could endure, and he gave a deep groan of pain as he sank down upon the ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But this was more than he could endure, and he gave a deep groan of pain as he sank down upon the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They soon learned that he was unable to walk, for in addition to his injured knee he had sprained his ankle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They soon learned that he was unable to walk, for in addition to his injured knee he had sprained his ankle.
be the source of pain
From this reading He tried to take a few steps in order to show the boys that he was not much hurt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They soon learned that he was unable to walk, for in addition to his injured knee he had sprained his ankle.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading They soon learned that he was unable to walk, for in addition to his injured knee he had sprained his ankle.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading They soon learned that he was unable to walk, for in addition to his injured knee he had sprained his ankle.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading They soon learned that he was unable to walk, for in addition to his injured knee he had sprained his ankle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But this was more than he could endure, and he gave a deep groan of pain as he sank down upon the ground.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They were now most anxious to do all they could to assist the captain.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He tried to take a few steps in order to show the boys that he was not much hurt.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They were now most anxious to do all they could to assist the captain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He tried to take a few steps in order to show the boys that he was not much hurt.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading But this was more than he could endure, and he gave a deep groan of pain as he sank down upon the ground.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading But this was more than he could endure, and he gave a deep groan of pain as he sank down upon the ground.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He tried to take a few steps in order to show the boys that he was not much hurt.
in the near future
From this reading They soon learned that he was unable to walk, for in addition to his injured knee he had sprained his ankle.
sprainedverbUS /spreɪnd/
past form of “sprain” — twist suddenly so as to sprain
From this reading They soon learned that he was unable to walk, for in addition to his injured knee he had sprained his ankle.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He tried to take a few steps in order to show the boys that he was not much hurt.
carry out
From this reading He tried to take a few steps in order to show the boys that he was not much hurt.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But this was more than he could endure, and he gave a deep groan of pain as he sank down upon the ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They soon learned that he was unable to walk, for in addition to his injured knee he had sprained his ankle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were now most anxious to do all they could to assist the captain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FIRST AID By this time the rest of the scouts had scrambled down the bank, much ashamed of themselves for their recent fear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were now most anxious to do all they could to assist the captain.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He tried to take a few steps in order to show the boys that he was not much hurt.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading They soon learned that he was unable to walk, for in addition to his injured knee he had sprained his ankle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But this was more than he could endure, and he gave a deep groan of pain as he sank down upon the ground.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading They soon learned that he was unable to walk, for in addition to his injured knee he had sprained his ankle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They soon learned that he was unable to walk, for in addition to his injured knee he had sprained his ankle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were now most anxious to do all they could to assist the captain.
