used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When he was engaged in one affair he could not meddle with anything else, and now that he was running he could do nothing but run--he could not think, for instance.
(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 There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
any thing at all
From this reading When he was engaged in one affair he could not meddle with anything else, and now that he was running he could do nothing but run--he could not think, for instance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
have
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
Cann
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From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
one or the other of two
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
else
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From this reading When he was engaged in one affair he could not meddle with anything else, and now that he was running he could do nothing but run--he could not think, for instance.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
set up or found
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he was engaged in one affair he could not meddle with anything else, and now that he was running he could do nothing but run--he could not think, for instance.
an occurrence of something
From this reading When he was engaged in one affair he could not meddle with anything else, and now that he was running he could do nothing but run--he could not think, for instance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
jog-trot
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From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
meddleverbUS /ˈmedəl/
intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
From this reading When he was engaged in one affair he could not meddle with anything else, and now that he was running he could do nothing but run--he could not think, for instance.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was the most simple-minded of men.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was the most simple-minded of men.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When he was engaged in one affair he could not meddle with anything else, and now that he was running he could do nothing but run--he could not think, for instance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When he was engaged in one affair he could not meddle with anything else, and now that he was running he could do nothing but run--he could not think, for instance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading When he was engaged in one affair he could not meddle with anything else, and now that he was running he could do nothing but run--he could not think, for instance.
simple-mindedadjective
lacking subtlety and insight
From this reading He was the most simple-minded of men.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading When he was engaged in one affair he could not meddle with anything else, and now that he was running he could do nothing but run--he could not think, for instance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
tirelessadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərləs/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
trotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
at the time that
From this reading Mac Cann strode through the darkness for a little time, but when he found himself at sufficient distance from the camp he began to run.
wherein
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From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was not very much time wherein to do all that he had engaged before the morning dawned, and so he took to this mode of activity, which was not one for which he had any reverence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a heavy man and did not run with either grace or ease, but he could hasten his movements to a jog-trot, and, as his physical condition was perfect, he could continue such a trot until hunger brought it to a halt, for he was never fatigued, being as strong and tireless as a bear.
