used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
how long something has existed
From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HUNT FOR GAME At the words of the hunter the boys looked up and saw the scout approaching.
eagerly desirous
From this reading His expression showed that he was anxious concerning the shots which had been fired, but as he drew near the boys he was not the first to speak.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading THE HUNT FOR GAME At the words of the hunter the boys looked up and saw the scout approaching.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE HUNT FOR GAME At the words of the hunter the boys looked up and saw the scout approaching.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His expression showed that he was anxious concerning the shots which had been fired, but as he drew near the boys he was not the first to speak.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading In response to the question which was expressed in the eyes of Daniel Boone, rather than in words, Sam Oliver said quietly, "The boys shot a painter."
a youthful male person
From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE HUNT FOR GAME At the words of the hunter the boys looked up and saw the scout approaching.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His expression showed that he was anxious concerning the shots which had been fired, but as he drew near the boys he was not the first to speak.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading His expression showed that he was anxious concerning the shots which had been fired, but as he drew near the boys he was not the first to speak.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading In response to the question which was expressed in the eyes of Daniel Boone, rather than in words, Sam Oliver said quietly, "The boys shot a painter."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading His expression showed that he was anxious concerning the shots which had been fired, but as he drew near the boys he was not the first to speak.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
communicated in words
From this reading In response to the question which was expressed in the eyes of Daniel Boone, rather than in words, Sam Oliver said quietly, "The boys shot a painter."
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His expression showed that he was anxious concerning the shots which had been fired, but as he drew near the boys he was not the first to speak.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In response to the question which was expressed in the eyes of Daniel Boone, rather than in words, Sam Oliver said quietly, "The boys shot a painter."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading His expression showed that he was anxious concerning the shots which had been fired, but as he drew near the boys he was not the first to speak.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His expression showed that he was anxious concerning the shots which had been fired, but as he drew near the boys he was not the first to speak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HUNT FOR GAME At the words of the hunter the boys looked up and saw the scout approaching.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE HUNT FOR GAME At the words of the hunter the boys looked up and saw the scout approaching.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His expression showed that he was anxious concerning the shots which had been fired, but as he drew near the boys he was not the first to speak.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading THE HUNT FOR GAME At the words of the hunter the boys looked up and saw the scout approaching.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading THE HUNT FOR GAME At the words of the hunter the boys looked up and saw the scout approaching.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE HUNT FOR GAME At the words of the hunter the boys looked up and saw the scout approaching.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading His expression showed that he was anxious concerning the shots which had been fired, but as he drew near the boys he was not the first to speak.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His expression showed that he was anxious concerning the shots which had been fired, but as he drew near the boys he was not the first to speak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HUNT FOR GAME At the words of the hunter the boys looked up and saw the scout approaching.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading In response to the question which was expressed in the eyes of Daniel Boone, rather than in words, Sam Oliver said quietly, "The boys shot a painter."
others
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From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading In response to the question which was expressed in the eyes of Daniel Boone, rather than in words, Sam Oliver said quietly, "The boys shot a painter."
Peleg's
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From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In response to the question which was expressed in the eyes of Daniel Boone, rather than in words, Sam Oliver said quietly, "The boys shot a painter."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
with low volume
From this reading In response to the question which was expressed in the eyes of Daniel Boone, rather than in words, Sam Oliver said quietly, "The boys shot a painter."
on the contrary
From this reading In response to the question which was expressed in the eyes of Daniel Boone, rather than in words, Sam Oliver said quietly, "The boys shot a painter."
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading In response to the question which was expressed in the eyes of Daniel Boone, rather than in words, Sam Oliver said quietly, "The boys shot a painter."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In response to the question which was expressed in the eyes of Daniel Boone, rather than in words, Sam Oliver said quietly, "The boys shot a painter."
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading In response to the question which was expressed in the eyes of Daniel Boone, rather than in words, Sam Oliver said quietly, "The boys shot a painter."
cut with a saw
From this reading THE HUNT FOR GAME At the words of the hunter the boys looked up and saw the scout approaching.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE HUNT FOR GAME At the words of the hunter the boys looked up and saw the scout approaching.
not often
From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading In response to the question which was expressed in the eyes of Daniel Boone, rather than in words, Sam Oliver said quietly, "The boys shot a painter."
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading His expression showed that he was anxious concerning the shots which had been fired, but as he drew near the boys he was not the first to speak.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His expression showed that he was anxious concerning the shots which had been fired, but as he drew near the boys he was not the first to speak.
express in speech
From this reading His expression showed that he was anxious concerning the shots which had been fired, but as he drew near the boys he was not the first to speak.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In response to the question which was expressed in the eyes of Daniel Boone, rather than in words, Sam Oliver said quietly, "The boys shot a painter."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His expression showed that he was anxious concerning the shots which had been fired, but as he drew near the boys he was not the first to speak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUNT FOR GAME At the words of the hunter the boys looked up and saw the scout approaching.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His expression showed that he was anxious concerning the shots which had been fired, but as he drew near the boys he was not the first to speak.
except if; if not
From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE HUNT FOR GAME At the words of the hunter the boys looked up and saw the scout approaching.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His expression showed that he was anxious concerning the shots which had been fired, but as he drew near the boys he was not the first to speak.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a tall, lean man, quiet in his bearing, in the prime of middle life, and with every indication of self-control, as well as of strength, stamped upon his face and form.
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE HUNT FOR GAME At the words of the hunter the boys looked up and saw the scout approaching.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Peleg's admiration was manifest in the manner in which the young pioneer looked up to the great leader, though the boy, like others of his day and age, seldom spoke to his elders unless first they had spoken to him.
