used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His foot was far from strong, but he had managed since Sunday to hobble about with one crutch and a cane.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His foot was far from strong, but he had managed since Sunday to hobble about with one crutch and a cane.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Today, the day after Bess’ return from her interesting visit to St. Ignatius Mission, he was expecting one of his policemen to come for him.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His foot was far from strong, but he had managed since Sunday to hobble about with one crutch and a cane.
Arlee
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From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The past two days had been tedious and long, and he had sorely missed the cheery presence of the girl.
Bess
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From this reading Today, the day after Bess’ return from her interesting visit to St. Ignatius Mission, he was expecting one of his policemen to come for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His foot was far from strong, but he had managed since Sunday to hobble about with one crutch and a cane.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading His foot was far from strong, but he had managed since Sunday to hobble about with one crutch and a cane.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The past two days had been tedious and long, and he had sorely missed the cheery presence of the girl.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Today, the day after Bess’ return from her interesting visit to St. Ignatius Mission, he was expecting one of his policemen to come for him.
crutchnounUS /krʌtʃ/
a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading His foot was far from strong, but he had managed since Sunday to hobble about with one crutch and a cane.
Dave
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From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Today, the day after Bess’ return from her interesting visit to St. Ignatius Mission, he was expecting one of his policemen to come for him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The past two days had been tedious and long, and he had sorely missed the cheery presence of the girl.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Today, the day after Bess’ return from her interesting visit to St. Ignatius Mission, he was expecting one of his policemen to come for him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His foot was far from strong, but he had managed since Sunday to hobble about with one crutch and a cane.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His foot was far from strong, but he had managed since Sunday to hobble about with one crutch and a cane.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Today, the day after Bess’ return from her interesting visit to St. Ignatius Mission, he was expecting one of his policemen to come for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Today, the day after Bess’ return from her interesting visit to St. Ignatius Mission, he was expecting one of his policemen to come for him.
a young female
From this reading The past two days had been tedious and long, and he had sorely missed the cheery presence of the girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Today, the day after Bess’ return from her interesting visit to St. Ignatius Mission, he was expecting one of his policemen to come for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Today, the day after Bess’ return from her interesting visit to St. Ignatius Mission, he was expecting one of his policemen to come for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
hobbleverbUS /ˈhɑːbəl/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading His foot was far from strong, but he had managed since Sunday to hobble about with one crutch and a cane.
How
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From this reading How he should miss her singing and her reading!
IgnatiusnounUS /ˌɪɡˈneɪʃəs/
bishop of Antioch who was martyred under the Roman Emperor Trajan (died 110)
From this reading Today, the day after Bess’ return from her interesting visit to St. Ignatius Mission, he was expecting one of his policemen to come for him.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Today, the day after Bess’ return from her interesting visit to St. Ignatius Mission, he was expecting one of his policemen to come for him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The past two days had been tedious and long, and he had sorely missed the cheery presence of the girl.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading His foot was far from strong, but he had managed since Sunday to hobble about with one crutch and a cane.
MIRACLEnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading How he should miss her singing and her reading!
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading The past two days had been tedious and long, and he had sorely missed the cheery presence of the girl.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Today, the day after Bess’ return from her interesting visit to St. Ignatius Mission, he was expecting one of his policemen to come for him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Today, the day after Bess’ return from her interesting visit to St. Ignatius Mission, he was expecting one of his policemen to come for him.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The past two days had been tedious and long, and he had sorely missed the cheery presence of the girl.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading Today, the day after Bess’ return from her interesting visit to St. Ignatius Mission, he was expecting one of his policemen to come for him.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The past two days had been tedious and long, and he had sorely missed the cheery presence of the girl.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading How he should miss her singing and her reading!
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Today, the day after Bess’ return from her interesting visit to St. Ignatius Mission, he was expecting one of his policemen to come for him.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading How he should miss her singing and her reading!
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His foot was far from strong, but he had managed since Sunday to hobble about with one crutch and a cane.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading How he should miss her singing and her reading!
in the near future
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading The past two days had been tedious and long, and he had sorely missed the cheery presence of the girl.
St
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From this reading Today, the day after Bess’ return from her interesting visit to St. Ignatius Mission, he was expecting one of his policemen to come for him.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His foot was far from strong, but he had managed since Sunday to hobble about with one crutch and a cane.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading His foot was far from strong, but he had managed since Sunday to hobble about with one crutch and a cane.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The past two days had been tedious and long, and he had sorely missed the cheery presence of the girl.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
TodaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Today, the day after Bess’ return from her interesting visit to St. Ignatius Mission, he was expecting one of his policemen to come for him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The past two days had been tedious and long, and he had sorely missed the cheery presence of the girl.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Today, the day after Bess’ return from her interesting visit to St. Ignatius Mission, he was expecting one of his policemen to come for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Today, the day after Bess’ return from her interesting visit to St. Ignatius Mission, he was expecting one of his policemen to come for him.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His foot was far from strong, but he had managed since Sunday to hobble about with one crutch and a cane.
WOMANHOODnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE MIRACLE OF WOMANHOOD Dave Davis, the Indian agent, had sent word that he wished to be removed to his quarters at Arlee as soon now as possible.
