used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
in the past
From this reading Only a few days ago my brother was calling my attention to that fact and now his death has confirmed his words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That, however, is a part of the fortune of pioneers, and as no man ever yet has heard me whine, I do not intend to begin now.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Only a few days ago my brother was calling my attention to that fact and now his death has confirmed his words.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It grieves me that I could not even bring away his body.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading That, however, is a part of the fortune of pioneers, and as no man ever yet has heard me whine, I do not intend to begin now.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It grieves me that I could not even bring away his body.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It grieves me that I could not even bring away his body.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Only a few days ago my brother was calling my attention to that fact and now his death has confirmed his words.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Only a few days ago my brother was calling my attention to that fact and now his death has confirmed his words.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading Only a few days ago my brother was calling my attention to that fact and now his death has confirmed his words.
without stop or interruption
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It grieves me that I could not even bring away his body.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Only a few days ago my brother was calling my attention to that fact and now his death has confirmed his words.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Only a few days ago my brother was calling my attention to that fact and now his death has confirmed his words.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That, however, is a part of the fortune of pioneers, and as no man ever yet has heard me whine, I do not intend to begin now.
divisible by two
From this reading It grieves me that I could not even bring away his body.
at any time
From this reading That, however, is a part of the fortune of pioneers, and as no man ever yet has heard me whine, I do not intend to begin now.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Only a few days ago my brother was calling my attention to that fact and now his death has confirmed his words.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Only a few days ago my brother was calling my attention to that fact and now his death has confirmed his words.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading That, however, is a part of the fortune of pioneers, and as no man ever yet has heard me whine, I do not intend to begin now.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
grievesverbUS /ɡriːvz/
third-person singular of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading It grieves me that I could not even bring away his body.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only a few days ago my brother was calling my attention to that fact and now his death has confirmed his words.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading That, however, is a part of the fortune of pioneers, and as no man ever yet has heard me whine, I do not intend to begin now.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading That, however, is a part of the fortune of pioneers, and as no man ever yet has heard me whine, I do not intend to begin now.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It grieves me that I could not even bring away his body.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading That, however, is a part of the fortune of pioneers, and as no man ever yet has heard me whine, I do not intend to begin now.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That, however, is a part of the fortune of pioneers, and as no man ever yet has heard me whine, I do not intend to begin now.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It grieves me that I could not even bring away his body.
labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
LicksnounUS /lɪks/
plural of “lick” — a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That, however, is a part of the fortune of pioneers, and as no man ever yet has heard me whine, I do not intend to begin now.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Only a few days ago my brother was calling my attention to that fact and now his death has confirmed his words.
not any; not one
From this reading That, however, is a part of the fortune of pioneers, and as no man ever yet has heard me whine, I do not intend to begin now.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It grieves me that I could not even bring away his body.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Only a few days ago my brother was calling my attention to that fact and now his death has confirmed his words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a few days ago my brother was calling my attention to that fact and now his death has confirmed his words.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading That, however, is a part of the fortune of pioneers, and as no man ever yet has heard me whine, I do not intend to begin now.
Peleg
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From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
pioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading That, however, is a part of the fortune of pioneers, and as no man ever yet has heard me whine, I do not intend to begin now.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only a few days ago my brother was calling my attention to that fact and now his death has confirmed his words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
a source of difficulty
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
WARRIORSnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only a few days ago my brother was calling my attention to that fact and now his death has confirmed his words.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
at the time that
From this reading "Peleg," he said the following day, when the two were labouring in the field together, "Blue Licks somehow seems to be destined to be a place of trouble and sorrow for me.
whineverbUS /waɪn/
move with a whining sound
From this reading That, however, is a part of the fortune of pioneers, and as no man ever yet has heard me whine, I do not intend to begin now.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading FOUR WARRIORS AND MORE With his usual coolness and fortitude, the great scout continued on his way, and without further trouble arrived at the fort.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Only a few days ago my brother was calling my attention to that fact and now his death has confirmed his words.
but in spite of that
From this reading That, however, is a part of the fortune of pioneers, and as no man ever yet has heard me whine, I do not intend to begin now.
