used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The stalled auto was on the main-traveled road, however, and there was a chance of somebody coming along.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The situation of the girls in the auto on this lonely road was enough to trouble the mind of any person unfamiliar with the wilderness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The situation of the girls in the auto on this lonely road was enough to trouble the mind of any person unfamiliar with the wilderness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ruth and Helen hoped that if this happened, it would be somebody who would remain with them until Tom's return.
the two together, not just one
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
bracedadjectiveUS /breɪst/
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
Cameron's
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From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The stalled auto was on the main-traveled road, however, and there was a chance of somebody coming along.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The stalled auto was on the main-traveled road, however, and there was a chance of somebody coming along.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
the act of departing
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
characterized by great determination
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The situation of the girls in the auto on this lonely road was enough to trouble the mind of any person unfamiliar with the wilderness.
divisible by two
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The situation of the girls in the auto on this lonely road was enough to trouble the mind of any person unfamiliar with the wilderness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Ruth and Helen hoped that if this happened, it would be somebody who would remain with them until Tom's return.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Ruth and Helen hoped that if this happened, it would be somebody who would remain with them until Tom's return.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The stalled auto was on the main-traveled road, however, and there was a chance of somebody coming along.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ruth and Helen hoped that if this happened, it would be somebody who would remain with them until Tom's return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The situation of the girls in the auto on this lonely road was enough to trouble the mind of any person unfamiliar with the wilderness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ruth and Helen hoped that if this happened, it would be somebody who would remain with them until Tom's return.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading The situation of the girls in the auto on this lonely road was enough to trouble the mind of any person unfamiliar with the wilderness.
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 The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
main-traveled
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From this reading The stalled auto was on the main-traveled road, however, and there was a chance of somebody coming along.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The situation of the girls in the auto on this lonely road was enough to trouble the mind of any person unfamiliar with the wilderness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The situation of the girls in the auto on this lonely road was enough to trouble the mind of any person unfamiliar with the wilderness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The situation of the girls in the auto on this lonely road was enough to trouble the mind of any person unfamiliar with the wilderness.
a human being
From this reading The situation of the girls in the auto on this lonely road was enough to trouble the mind of any person unfamiliar with the wilderness.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Ruth and Helen hoped that if this happened, it would be somebody who would remain with them until Tom's return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Ruth and Helen hoped that if this happened, it would be somebody who would remain with them until Tom's return.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The situation of the girls in the auto on this lonely road was enough to trouble the mind of any person unfamiliar with the wilderness.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation of the girls in the auto on this lonely road was enough to trouble the mind of any person unfamiliar with the wilderness.
a person, without saying who
From this reading The stalled auto was on the main-traveled road, however, and there was a chance of somebody coming along.
stalledverbUS /stɔːld/
past form of “stall” — postpone doing what one should be doing
From this reading The stalled auto was on the main-traveled road, however, and there was a chance of somebody coming along.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ruth and Helen hoped that if this happened, it would be somebody who would remain with them until Tom's return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The situation of the girls in the auto on this lonely road was enough to trouble the mind of any person unfamiliar with the wilderness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ruth and Helen hoped that if this happened, it would be somebody who would remain with them until Tom's return.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The stalled auto was on the main-traveled road, however, and there was a chance of somebody coming along.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The situation of the girls in the auto on this lonely road was enough to trouble the mind of any person unfamiliar with the wilderness.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
male cat
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading Ruth and Helen hoped that if this happened, it would be somebody who would remain with them until Tom's return.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The situation of the girls in the auto on this lonely road was enough to trouble the mind of any person unfamiliar with the wilderness.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading The situation of the girls in the auto on this lonely road was enough to trouble the mind of any person unfamiliar with the wilderness.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Ruth and Helen hoped that if this happened, it would be somebody who would remain with them until Tom's return.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
which person or people
From this reading Ruth and Helen hoped that if this happened, it would be somebody who would remain with them until Tom's return.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The shore of Long Lake (which they could see from their seats in the car) was as wild as any stretch of country through which they had traveled during the two days of the tour.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading The situation of the girls in the auto on this lonely road was enough to trouble the mind of any person unfamiliar with the wilderness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The situation of the girls in the auto on this lonely road was enough to trouble the mind of any person unfamiliar with the wilderness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ruth and Helen hoped that if this happened, it would be somebody who would remain with them until Tom's return.
ZELAYA
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From this reading QUEEN ZELAYA Ruth and her chum were both a little troubled by Tom Cameron's departure, but even Helen had braced up and was determined not to show her fear.
