used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RIDE TO SANCTUARY.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Texan had only a confused idea of the events that followed immediately after he had been shot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet he managed to find his feet steadily enough, and the young woman, who ran toward him, had no idea that he was hurt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Texan had only a confused idea of the events that followed immediately after he had been shot.
Bertram
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From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
billowingadjectiveUS /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading He knew that the wound was serious, for the impact of the bullet had fairly staggered him.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The Texan had only a confused idea of the events that followed immediately after he had been shot.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Yet he managed to find his feet steadily enough, and the young woman, who ran toward him, had no idea that he was hurt.
ethernounUS /ˈiːθər/
the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The Texan had only a confused idea of the events that followed immediately after he had been shot.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He knew that the wound was serious, for the impact of the bullet had fairly staggered him.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Yet he managed to find his feet steadily enough, and the young woman, who ran toward him, had no idea that he was hurt.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Yet he managed to find his feet steadily enough, and the young woman, who ran toward him, had no idea that he was hurt.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The Texan had only a confused idea of the events that followed immediately after he had been shot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He knew that the wound was serious, for the impact of the bullet had fairly staggered him.
a young female
From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Texan had only a confused idea of the events that followed immediately after he had been shot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Texan had only a confused idea of the events that followed immediately after he had been shot.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew that the wound was serious, for the impact of the bullet had fairly staggered him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet he managed to find his feet steadily enough, and the young woman, who ran toward him, had no idea that he was hurt.
be the source of pain
From this reading Yet he managed to find his feet steadily enough, and the young woman, who ran toward him, had no idea that he was hurt.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The Texan had only a confused idea of the events that followed immediately after he had been shot.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The Texan had only a confused idea of the events that followed immediately after he had been shot.
impactnounUS /ˌɪmˈpækt/
the striking of one body against another
From this reading He knew that the wound was serious, for the impact of the bullet had fairly staggered him.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that the wound was serious, for the impact of the bullet had fairly staggered him.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Yet he managed to find his feet steadily enough, and the young woman, who ran toward him, had no idea that he was hurt.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet he managed to find his feet steadily enough, and the young woman, who ran toward him, had no idea that he was hurt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Texan had only a confused idea of the events that followed immediately after he had been shot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
and nothing more
From this reading The Texan had only a confused idea of the events that followed immediately after he had been shot.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Yet he managed to find his feet steadily enough, and the young woman, who ran toward him, had no idea that he was hurt.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A RIDE TO SANCTUARY.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
SANCTUARYnounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading A RIDE TO SANCTUARY.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading He knew that the wound was serious, for the impact of the bullet had fairly staggered him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The Texan had only a confused idea of the events that followed immediately after he had been shot.
sparseadjectiveUS /spɑːrs/
not dense
From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading He knew that the wound was serious, for the impact of the bullet had fairly staggered him.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Yet he managed to find his feet steadily enough, and the young woman, who ran toward him, had no idea that he was hurt.
in a swift manner
From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
TexannounUS /ˈteksən/
a native or resident of Texas
From this reading The Texan had only a confused idea of the events that followed immediately after he had been shot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Texan had only a confused idea of the events that followed immediately after he had been shot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Texan had only a confused idea of the events that followed immediately after he had been shot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RIDE TO SANCTUARY.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Yet he managed to find his feet steadily enough, and the young woman, who ran toward him, had no idea that he was hurt.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading To Bertram it seemed as if the girl floated toward him on a billowing sea of ether, instead of running swiftly, as she did, across the sparse verdure of the clearing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew that the wound was serious, for the impact of the bullet had fairly staggered him.
which person or people
From this reading Yet he managed to find his feet steadily enough, and the young woman, who ran toward him, had no idea that he was hurt.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Yet he managed to find his feet steadily enough, and the young woman, who ran toward him, had no idea that he was hurt.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading He knew that the wound was serious, for the impact of the bullet had fairly staggered him.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he managed to find his feet steadily enough, and the young woman, who ran toward him, had no idea that he was hurt.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Yet he managed to find his feet steadily enough, and the young woman, who ran toward him, had no idea that he was hurt.
