used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a short time Peleg had recovered sufficiently to enable him to relate the story of the adventures which had befallen him.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading In a short time Peleg had recovered sufficiently to enable him to relate the story of the adventures which had befallen him.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading His appearance was such that no explanation was required by Daniel Boone, who was already there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE SPRINGS The young scout was breathless and exhausted when at last he arrived safely at the camp.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His appearance was such that no explanation was required by Daniel Boone, who was already there.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading AT THE SPRINGS The young scout was breathless and exhausted when at last he arrived safely at the camp.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He asked no questions, however, and at once attended to the wants of his companion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE SPRINGS The young scout was breathless and exhausted when at last he arrived safely at the camp.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He asked no questions, however, and at once attended to the wants of his companion.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading In a short time Peleg had recovered sufficiently to enable him to relate the story of the adventures which had befallen him.
blood-stained
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From this reading He instantly noticed the wound which Peleg had received on his hand and how blood-stained his clothing was.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading His appearance was such that no explanation was required by Daniel Boone, who was already there.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading AT THE SPRINGS The young scout was breathless and exhausted when at last he arrived safely at the camp.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His appearance was such that no explanation was required by Daniel Boone, who was already there.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading AT THE SPRINGS The young scout was breathless and exhausted when at last he arrived safely at the camp.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading He instantly noticed the wound which Peleg had received on his hand and how blood-stained his clothing was.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He asked no questions, however, and at once attended to the wants of his companion.
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 His appearance was such that no explanation was required by Daniel Boone, who was already there.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading In a short time Peleg had recovered sufficiently to enable him to relate the story of the adventures which had befallen him.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading AT THE SPRINGS The young scout was breathless and exhausted when at last he arrived safely at the camp.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading His appearance was such that no explanation was required by Daniel Boone, who was already there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He instantly noticed the wound which Peleg had received on his hand and how blood-stained his clothing was.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He instantly noticed the wound which Peleg had received on his hand and how blood-stained his clothing was.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT THE SPRINGS The young scout was breathless and exhausted when at last he arrived safely at the camp.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In a short time Peleg had recovered sufficiently to enable him to relate the story of the adventures which had befallen him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His appearance was such that no explanation was required by Daniel Boone, who was already there.
how
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From this reading He instantly noticed the wound which Peleg had received on his hand and how blood-stained his clothing was.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He asked no questions, however, and at once attended to the wants of his companion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a short time Peleg had recovered sufficiently to enable him to relate the story of the adventures which had befallen him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He instantly noticed the wound which Peleg had received on his hand and how blood-stained his clothing was.
immediately past
From this reading AT THE SPRINGS The young scout was breathless and exhausted when at last he arrived safely at the camp.
not any; not one
From this reading His appearance was such that no explanation was required by Daniel Boone, who was already there.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He instantly noticed the wound which Peleg had received on his hand and how blood-stained his clothing was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He asked no questions, however, and at once attended to the wants of his companion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He instantly noticed the wound which Peleg had received on his hand and how blood-stained his clothing was.
on one occasion
From this reading He asked no questions, however, and at once attended to the wants of his companion.
Peleg
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From this reading He instantly noticed the wound which Peleg had received on his hand and how blood-stained his clothing was.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He asked no questions, however, and at once attended to the wants of his companion.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He instantly noticed the wound which Peleg had received on his hand and how blood-stained his clothing was.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading In a short time Peleg had recovered sufficiently to enable him to relate the story of the adventures which had befallen him.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading In a short time Peleg had recovered sufficiently to enable him to relate the story of the adventures which had befallen him.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading His appearance was such that no explanation was required by Daniel Boone, who was already there.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading AT THE SPRINGS The young scout was breathless and exhausted when at last he arrived safely at the camp.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading AT THE SPRINGS The young scout was breathless and exhausted when at last he arrived safely at the camp.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In a short time Peleg had recovered sufficiently to enable him to relate the story of the adventures which had befallen him.
SPRINGSnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading AT THE SPRINGS The young scout was breathless and exhausted when at last he arrived safely at the camp.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In a short time Peleg had recovered sufficiently to enable him to relate the story of the adventures which had befallen him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His appearance was such that no explanation was required by Daniel Boone, who was already there.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading In a short time Peleg had recovered sufficiently to enable him to relate the story of the adventures which had befallen him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His appearance was such that no explanation was required by Daniel Boone, who was already there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE SPRINGS The young scout was breathless and exhausted when at last he arrived safely at the camp.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His appearance was such that no explanation was required by Daniel Boone, who was already there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In a short time Peleg had recovered sufficiently to enable him to relate the story of the adventures which had befallen him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He asked no questions, however, and at once attended to the wants of his companion.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading He asked no questions, however, and at once attended to the wants of his companion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE SPRINGS The young scout was breathless and exhausted when at last he arrived safely at the camp.
at the time that
From this reading AT THE SPRINGS The young scout was breathless and exhausted when at last he arrived safely at the camp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He instantly noticed the wound which Peleg had received on his hand and how blood-stained his clothing was.
which person or people
From this reading His appearance was such that no explanation was required by Daniel Boone, who was already there.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading He instantly noticed the wound which Peleg had received on his hand and how blood-stained his clothing was.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AT THE SPRINGS The young scout was breathless and exhausted when at last he arrived safely at the camp.
