used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “But that is a dreadful thought,” he reproached himself the next instant.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading He wondered whether he would miss them greatly should they abandon their mountain--providing, of course, they left Lad behind.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading “How could I take advantage of them by robbing them of their young one?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was several days before Turgen found time to return to the feeding ground with hay for the rams.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He wondered whether he would miss them greatly should they abandon their mountain--providing, of course, they left Lad behind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “How could I take advantage of them by robbing them of their young one?
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “How could I take advantage of them by robbing them of their young one?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He wondered whether he would miss them greatly should they abandon their mountain--providing, of course, they left Lad behind.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was several days before Turgen found time to return to the feeding ground with hay for the rams.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “But that is a dreadful thought,” he reproached himself the next instant.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading It was several days before Turgen found time to return to the feeding ground with hay for the rams.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was several days before Turgen found time to return to the feeding ground with hay for the rams.
set up or found
From this reading It was several days before Turgen found time to return to the feeding ground with hay for the rams.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He wondered whether he would miss them greatly should they abandon their mountain--providing, of course, they left Lad behind.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It was several days before Turgen found time to return to the feeding ground with hay for the rams.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading It was several days before Turgen found time to return to the feeding ground with hay for the rams.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “But that is a dreadful thought,” he reproached himself the next instant.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
How
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From this reading “How could I take advantage of them by robbing them of their young one?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “How could I take advantage of them by robbing them of their young one?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading “But that is a dreadful thought,” he reproached himself the next instant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But that is a dreadful thought,” he reproached himself the next instant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was several days before Turgen found time to return to the feeding ground with hay for the rams.
a boy or man
From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He wondered whether he would miss them greatly should they abandon their mountain--providing, of course, they left Lad behind.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He wondered whether he would miss them greatly should they abandon their mountain--providing, of course, they left Lad behind.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He wondered whether he would miss them greatly should they abandon their mountain--providing, of course, they left Lad behind.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “But that is a dreadful thought,” he reproached himself the next instant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “How could I take advantage of them by robbing them of their young one?
others
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From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He wondered whether he would miss them greatly should they abandon their mountain--providing, of course, they left Lad behind.
ramsnounUS /ræmz/
plural of “ram” — the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on
From this reading It was several days before Turgen found time to return to the feeding ground with hay for the rams.
reproached
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From this reading “But that is a dreadful thought,” he reproached himself the next instant.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was several days before Turgen found time to return to the feeding ground with hay for the rams.
robbingverbUS /ˈrɑːbɪŋ/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading “How could I take advantage of them by robbing them of their young one?
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was several days before Turgen found time to return to the feeding ground with hay for the rams.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He wondered whether he would miss them greatly should they abandon their mountain--providing, of course, they left Lad behind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
carry out
From this reading “How could I take advantage of them by robbing them of their young one?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was several days before Turgen found time to return to the feeding ground with hay for the rams.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He wondered whether he would miss them greatly should they abandon their mountain--providing, of course, they left Lad behind.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wondered whether he would miss them greatly should they abandon their mountain--providing, of course, they left Lad behind.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “But that is a dreadful thought,” he reproached himself the next instant.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was several days before Turgen found time to return to the feeding ground with hay for the rams.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was several days before Turgen found time to return to the feeding ground with hay for the rams.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading It troubled him that he had neglected them, but in honesty he had to admit that with Lad for company he did not think so often of the others.
Turgen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was several days before Turgen found time to return to the feeding ground with hay for the rams.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was several days before Turgen found time to return to the feeding ground with hay for the rams.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He wondered whether he would miss them greatly should they abandon their mountain--providing, of course, they left Lad behind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was several days before Turgen found time to return to the feeding ground with hay for the rams.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered whether he would miss them greatly should they abandon their mountain--providing, of course, they left Lad behind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He wondered whether he would miss them greatly should they abandon their mountain--providing, of course, they left Lad behind.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “How could I take advantage of them by robbing them of their young one?
