used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TEST OF COURAGE It was an extreme test of courage to do what Ruth Fielding did then.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Without daring to let herself think longer Ruth unwound her numbed fingers from about the trunk of the tree and let herself drop.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But it was Tom--Tom, who, she knew, would give his life for her, who was always there when she needed him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A TEST OF COURAGE It was an extreme test of courage to do what Ruth Fielding did then.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To let oneself go blindly, trusting to another’s strength and skill to save one from a terrible death, takes bravery of the highest.
another's
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From this reading To let oneself go blindly, trusting to another’s strength and skill to save one from a terrible death, takes bravery of the highest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Perhaps if any one but Tom had been waiting for her there below Ruth could not have done what she did.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps if any one but Tom had been waiting for her there below Ruth could not have done what she did.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Perhaps if any one but Tom had been waiting for her there below Ruth could not have done what she did.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading To let oneself go blindly, trusting to another’s strength and skill to save one from a terrible death, takes bravery of the highest.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading To let oneself go blindly, trusting to another’s strength and skill to save one from a terrible death, takes bravery of the highest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps if any one but Tom had been waiting for her there below Ruth could not have done what she did.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Perhaps if any one but Tom had been waiting for her there below Ruth could not have done what she did.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading A TEST OF COURAGE It was an extreme test of courage to do what Ruth Fielding did then.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Without daring to let herself think longer Ruth unwound her numbed fingers from about the trunk of the tree and let herself drop.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading To let oneself go blindly, trusting to another’s strength and skill to save one from a terrible death, takes bravery of the highest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A TEST OF COURAGE It was an extreme test of courage to do what Ruth Fielding did then.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A TEST OF COURAGE It was an extreme test of courage to do what Ruth Fielding did then.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Perhaps if any one but Tom had been waiting for her there below Ruth could not have done what she did.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Without daring to let herself think longer Ruth unwound her numbed fingers from about the trunk of the tree and let herself drop.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading A TEST OF COURAGE It was an extreme test of courage to do what Ruth Fielding did then.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading A TEST OF COURAGE It was an extreme test of courage to do what Ruth Fielding did then.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Without daring to let herself think longer Ruth unwound her numbed fingers from about the trunk of the tree and let herself drop.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps if any one but Tom had been waiting for her there below Ruth could not have done what she did.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To let oneself go blindly, trusting to another’s strength and skill to save one from a terrible death, takes bravery of the highest.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But it was Tom--Tom, who, she knew, would give his life for her, who was always there when she needed him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To let oneself go blindly, trusting to another’s strength and skill to save one from a terrible death, takes bravery of the highest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps if any one but Tom had been waiting for her there below Ruth could not have done what she did.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps if any one but Tom had been waiting for her there below Ruth could not have done what she did.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps if any one but Tom had been waiting for her there below Ruth could not have done what she did.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Without daring to let herself think longer Ruth unwound her numbed fingers from about the trunk of the tree and let herself drop.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading To let oneself go blindly, trusting to another’s strength and skill to save one from a terrible death, takes bravery of the highest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it was Tom--Tom, who, she knew, would give his life for her, who was always there when she needed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But it was Tom--Tom, who, she knew, would give his life for her, who was always there when she needed him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps if any one but Tom had been waiting for her there below Ruth could not have done what she did.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A TEST OF COURAGE It was an extreme test of courage to do what Ruth Fielding did then.
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 But it was Tom--Tom, who, she knew, would give his life for her, who was always there when she needed him.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading To let oneself go blindly, trusting to another’s strength and skill to save one from a terrible death, takes bravery of the highest.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But it was Tom--Tom, who, she knew, would give his life for her, who was always there when she needed him.
for more time
From this reading Without daring to let herself think longer Ruth unwound her numbed fingers from about the trunk of the tree and let herself drop.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But it was Tom--Tom, who, she knew, would give his life for her, who was always there when she needed him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps if any one but Tom had been waiting for her there below Ruth could not have done what she did.
numbedverbUS /nʌmd/
past form of “numb” — make numb or insensitive
From this reading Without daring to let herself think longer Ruth unwound her numbed fingers from about the trunk of the tree and let herself drop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TEST OF COURAGE It was an extreme test of courage to do what Ruth Fielding did then.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To let oneself go blindly, trusting to another’s strength and skill to save one from a terrible death, takes bravery of the highest.
oneself
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To let oneself go blindly, trusting to another’s strength and skill to save one from a terrible death, takes bravery of the highest.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps if any one but Tom had been waiting for her there below Ruth could not have done what she did.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading A TEST OF COURAGE It was an extreme test of courage to do what Ruth Fielding did then.
except for; apart from
From this reading To let oneself go blindly, trusting to another’s strength and skill to save one from a terrible death, takes bravery of the highest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps if any one but Tom had been waiting for her there below Ruth could not have done what she did.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading To let oneself go blindly, trusting to another’s strength and skill to save one from a terrible death, takes bravery of the highest.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading To let oneself go blindly, trusting to another’s strength and skill to save one from a terrible death, takes bravery of the highest.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading To let oneself go blindly, trusting to another’s strength and skill to save one from a terrible death, takes bravery of the highest.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading To let oneself go blindly, trusting to another’s strength and skill to save one from a terrible death, takes bravery of the highest.
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading A TEST OF COURAGE It was an extreme test of courage to do what Ruth Fielding did then.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To let oneself go blindly, trusting to another’s strength and skill to save one from a terrible death, takes bravery of the highest.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A TEST OF COURAGE It was an extreme test of courage to do what Ruth Fielding did then.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Perhaps if any one but Tom had been waiting for her there below Ruth could not have done what she did.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Without daring to let herself think longer Ruth unwound her numbed fingers from about the trunk of the tree and let herself drop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TEST OF COURAGE It was an extreme test of courage to do what Ruth Fielding did then.
male cat
From this reading Perhaps if any one but Tom had been waiting for her there below Ruth could not have done what she did.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Without daring to let herself think longer Ruth unwound her numbed fingers from about the trunk of the tree and let herself drop.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Without daring to let herself think longer Ruth unwound her numbed fingers from about the trunk of the tree and let herself drop.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading To let oneself go blindly, trusting to another’s strength and skill to save one from a terrible death, takes bravery of the highest.
unwoundverbUS /ənˈwaʊnd/
inflected form of “unwind” — reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading Without daring to let herself think longer Ruth unwound her numbed fingers from about the trunk of the tree and let herself drop.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Perhaps if any one but Tom had been waiting for her there below Ruth could not have done what she did.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TEST OF COURAGE It was an extreme test of courage to do what Ruth Fielding did then.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A TEST OF COURAGE It was an extreme test of courage to do what Ruth Fielding did then.
at the time that
From this reading But it was Tom--Tom, who, she knew, would give his life for her, who was always there when she needed him.
which person or people
From this reading But it was Tom--Tom, who, she knew, would give his life for her, who was always there when she needed him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without daring to let herself think longer Ruth unwound her numbed fingers from about the trunk of the tree and let herself drop.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But it was Tom--Tom, who, she knew, would give his life for her, who was always there when she needed him.
