used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a heavy load, and the boys were almost exhausted by the time they reached the house.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Soon all was in a bustle about the place, and not until the unconscious man was attended to and in bed, did the boys leave to begin once more their battle against the storm.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Soon all was in a bustle about the place, and not until the unconscious man was attended to and in bed, did the boys leave to begin once more their battle against the storm.
how long something has existed
From this reading The stranger was a man of about thirty years of age, heavily bearded.
(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 Soon all was in a bustle about the place, and not until the unconscious man was attended to and in bed, did the boys leave to begin once more their battle against the storm.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was a heavy load, and the boys were almost exhausted by the time they reached the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In a few brief words Rod explained how they had discovered him, and then the doctor at once examined the unfortunate man.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Soon all was in a bustle about the place, and not until the unconscious man was attended to and in bed, did the boys leave to begin once more their battle against the storm.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Soon all was in a bustle about the place, and not until the unconscious man was attended to and in bed, did the boys leave to begin once more their battle against the storm.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading The stranger was a man of about thirty years of age, heavily bearded.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Soon all was in a bustle about the place, and not until the unconscious man was attended to and in bed, did the boys leave to begin once more their battle against the storm.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Soon all was in a bustle about the place, and not until the unconscious man was attended to and in bed, did the boys leave to begin once more their battle against the storm.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He was a heavy load, and the boys were almost exhausted by the time they reached the house.
of short duration or distance
From this reading In a few brief words Rod explained how they had discovered him, and then the doctor at once examined the unfortunate man.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
BrittnounUS /brɪt/
the young of a herring or sprat or similar fish
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Soon all was in a bustle about the place, and not until the unconscious man was attended to and in bed, did the boys leave to begin once more their battle against the storm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was a heavy load, and the boys were almost exhausted by the time they reached the house.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Soon all was in a bustle about the place, and not until the unconscious man was attended to and in bed, did the boys leave to begin once more their battle against the storm.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In a few brief words Rod explained how they had discovered him, and then the doctor at once examined the unfortunate man.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading In a few brief words Rod explained how they had discovered him, and then the doctor at once examined the unfortunate man.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading He was a heavy load, and the boys were almost exhausted by the time they reached the house.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading In a few brief words Rod explained how they had discovered him, and then the doctor at once examined the unfortunate man.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few brief words Rod explained how they had discovered him, and then the doctor at once examined the unfortunate man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
set up or found
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a heavy load, and the boys were almost exhausted by the time they reached the house.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The stranger was a man of about thirty years of age, heavily bearded.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He was a heavy load, and the boys were almost exhausted by the time they reached the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In a few brief words Rod explained how they had discovered him, and then the doctor at once examined the unfortunate man.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was a heavy load, and the boys were almost exhausted by the time they reached the house.
how
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From this reading In a few brief words Rod explained how they had discovered him, and then the doctor at once examined the unfortunate man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
JoshverbUS /dʒɑːʃ/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
go away from a place
From this reading Soon all was in a bustle about the place, and not until the unconscious man was attended to and in bed, did the boys leave to begin once more their battle against the storm.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading He was a heavy load, and the boys were almost exhausted by the time they reached the house.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Soon all was in a bustle about the place, and not until the unconscious man was attended to and in bed, did the boys leave to begin once more their battle against the storm.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Soon all was in a bustle about the place, and not until the unconscious man was attended to and in bed, did the boys leave to begin once more their battle against the storm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The stranger was a man of about thirty years of age, heavily bearded.
on one occasion
From this reading In a few brief words Rod explained how they had discovered him, and then the doctor at once examined the unfortunate man.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Soon all was in a bustle about the place, and not until the unconscious man was attended to and in bed, did the boys leave to begin once more their battle against the storm.
PRODIGALnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He was a heavy load, and the boys were almost exhausted by the time they reached the house.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading In a few brief words Rod explained how they had discovered him, and then the doctor at once examined the unfortunate man.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
a male human offspring
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
in the near future
From this reading Soon all was in a bustle about the place, and not until the unconscious man was attended to and in bed, did the boys leave to begin once more their battle against the storm.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Soon all was in a bustle about the place, and not until the unconscious man was attended to and in bed, did the boys leave to begin once more their battle against the storm.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The stranger was a man of about thirty years of age, heavily bearded.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Soon all was in a bustle about the place, and not until the unconscious man was attended to and in bed, did the boys leave to begin once more their battle against the storm.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In a few brief words Rod explained how they had discovered him, and then the doctor at once examined the unfortunate man.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The stranger was a man of about thirty years of age, heavily bearded.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was a heavy load, and the boys were almost exhausted by the time they reached the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon all was in a bustle about the place, and not until the unconscious man was attended to and in bed, did the boys leave to begin once more their battle against the storm.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Soon all was in a bustle about the place, and not until the unconscious man was attended to and in bed, did the boys leave to begin once more their battle against the storm.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading In a few brief words Rod explained how they had discovered him, and then the doctor at once examined the unfortunate man.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Soon all was in a bustle about the place, and not until the unconscious man was attended to and in bed, did the boys leave to begin once more their battle against the storm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a heavy load, and the boys were almost exhausted by the time they reached the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
at the time that
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE PRODIGAL SON Captain Josh and the doctor were enjoying the tea which Mrs. Britt had ready for them, when the scouts arrived bringing the man they had found in the snow.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In a few brief words Rod explained how they had discovered him, and then the doctor at once examined the unfortunate man.
a late time of life
From this reading The stranger was a man of about thirty years of age, heavily bearded.
