used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading The party, however, dwindled to five persons, Bab and Ruth, Stephen, Jimmie and Alfred.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The latter appeared early, equipped for the walk, carrying a heavy cane, his trousers turned up over stout boots.
Bab
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From this reading The party, however, dwindled to five persons, Bab and Ruth, Stephen, Jimmie and Alfred.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading The latter appeared early, equipped for the walk, carrying a heavy cane, his trousers turned up over stout boots.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading The latter appeared early, equipped for the walk, carrying a heavy cane, his trousers turned up over stout boots.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “Now, Stephen,” said Miss Sallie, “I want you to promise me to take good care of the girls.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The latter appeared early, equipped for the walk, carrying a heavy cane, his trousers turned up over stout boots.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
dwindledverbUS /ˈdwɪndəld/
past form of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance
From this reading The party, however, dwindled to five persons, Bab and Ruth, Stephen, Jimmie and Alfred.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The latter appeared early, equipped for the walk, carrying a heavy cane, his trousers turned up over stout boots.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading The latter appeared early, equipped for the walk, carrying a heavy cane, his trousers turned up over stout boots.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The party, however, dwindled to five persons, Bab and Ruth, Stephen, Jimmie and Alfred.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter appeared early, equipped for the walk, carrying a heavy cane, his trousers turned up over stout boots.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Now, Stephen,” said Miss Sallie, “I want you to promise me to take good care of the girls.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The latter appeared early, equipped for the walk, carrying a heavy cane, his trousers turned up over stout boots.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter appeared early, equipped for the walk, carrying a heavy cane, his trousers turned up over stout boots.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The party, however, dwindled to five persons, Bab and Ruth, Stephen, Jimmie and Alfred.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Now, Stephen,” said Miss Sallie, “I want you to promise me to take good care of the girls.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
Jimmie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The party, however, dwindled to five persons, Bab and Ruth, Stephen, Jimmie and Alfred.
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 The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter appeared early, equipped for the walk, carrying a heavy cane, his trousers turned up over stout boots.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Now, Stephen,” said Miss Sallie, “I want you to promise me to take good care of the girls.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
not any; not one
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, Stephen,” said Miss Sallie, “I want you to promise me to take good care of the girls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Now, Stephen,” said Miss Sallie, “I want you to promise me to take good care of the girls.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The latter appeared early, equipped for the walk, carrying a heavy cane, his trousers turned up over stout boots.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party, however, dwindled to five persons, Bab and Ruth, Stephen, Jimmie and Alfred.
approval to do something
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The party, however, dwindled to five persons, Bab and Ruth, Stephen, Jimmie and Alfred.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading “Now, Stephen,” said Miss Sallie, “I want you to promise me to take good care of the girls.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading The party, however, dwindled to five persons, Bab and Ruth, Stephen, Jimmie and Alfred.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now, Stephen,” said Miss Sallie, “I want you to promise me to take good care of the girls.
Sallie
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From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
dependable
From this reading The latter appeared early, equipped for the walk, carrying a heavy cane, his trousers turned up over stout boots.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
carry out
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading The latter appeared early, equipped for the walk, carrying a heavy cane, his trousers turned up over stout boots.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The latter appeared early, equipped for the walk, carrying a heavy cane, his trousers turned up over stout boots.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The latter appeared early, equipped for the walk, carrying a heavy cane, his trousers turned up over stout boots.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Now, Stephen,” said Miss Sallie, “I want you to promise me to take good care of the girls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
which person or people
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading It was not such a difficult matter, after all, to win permission from Miss Sallie and the major to take the walk through the forest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The major explained to Miss Sallie that Stephen was a safe and careful guide who knew the country by heart, and that if the girls were equal to the walk there would be no danger in the excursion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now, Stephen,” said Miss Sallie, “I want you to promise me to take good care of the girls.
