used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
eagerly desirous
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Out on the trail, of course, where you generally are."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at him somewhat puzzled, but soon the recollection of his terrible experience came to his mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Ye didn't, laddie?" replied the prospector, delighted to see his patient recover so quickly, "an' whar did ye think I'd be?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He looked at him somewhat puzzled, but soon the recollection of his terrible experience came to his mind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He looked at him somewhat puzzled, but soon the recollection of his terrible experience came to his mind.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Out on the trail, of course, where you generally are."
greatly pleased
From this reading "Ye didn't, laddie?" replied the prospector, delighted to see his patient recover so quickly, "an' whar did ye think I'd be?"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Ye didn't, laddie?" replied the prospector, delighted to see his patient recover so quickly, "an' whar did ye think I'd be?"
didn't
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From this reading "Why, Pete," he exclaimed, "I didn't know you were here."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Why, Pete," he exclaimed, "I didn't know you were here."
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He looked at him somewhat puzzled, but soon the recollection of his terrible experience came to his mind.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
usually; as a rule
From this reading "Out on the trail, of course, where you generally are."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked at him somewhat puzzled, but soon the recollection of his terrible experience came to his mind.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Why, Pete," he exclaimed, "I didn't know you were here."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked at him somewhat puzzled, but soon the recollection of his terrible experience came to his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, Pete," he exclaimed, "I didn't know you were here."
I'd
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From this reading "Ye didn't, laddie?" replied the prospector, delighted to see his patient recover so quickly, "an' whar did ye think I'd be?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
Keith
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From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Why, Pete," he exclaimed, "I didn't know you were here."
laddienoun
a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
From this reading "Ye didn't, laddie?" replied the prospector, delighted to see his patient recover so quickly, "an' whar did ye think I'd be?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at him somewhat puzzled, but soon the recollection of his terrible experience came to his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He looked at him somewhat puzzled, but soon the recollection of his terrible experience came to his mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He looked at him somewhat puzzled, but soon the recollection of his terrible experience came to his mind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Out on the trail, of course, where you generally are."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Out on the trail, of course, where you generally are."
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "Ye didn't, laddie?" replied the prospector, delighted to see his patient recover so quickly, "an' whar did ye think I'd be?"
Pete
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From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
prospectornounUS /ˈprɔːspektər/
someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
From this reading "Ye didn't, laddie?" replied the prospector, delighted to see his patient recover so quickly, "an' whar did ye think I'd be?"
filled with bewilderment
From this reading He looked at him somewhat puzzled, but soon the recollection of his terrible experience came to his mind.
with speed
From this reading "Ye didn't, laddie?" replied the prospector, delighted to see his patient recover so quickly, "an' whar did ye think I'd be?"
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading He looked at him somewhat puzzled, but soon the recollection of his terrible experience came to his mind.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading "Ye didn't, laddie?" replied the prospector, delighted to see his patient recover so quickly, "an' whar did ye think I'd be?"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Ye didn't, laddie?" replied the prospector, delighted to see his patient recover so quickly, "an' whar did ye think I'd be?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Ye didn't, laddie?" replied the prospector, delighted to see his patient recover so quickly, "an' whar did ye think I'd be?"
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He looked at him somewhat puzzled, but soon the recollection of his terrible experience came to his mind.
in the near future
From this reading He looked at him somewhat puzzled, but soon the recollection of his terrible experience came to his mind.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He looked at him somewhat puzzled, but soon the recollection of his terrible experience came to his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He looked at him somewhat puzzled, but soon the recollection of his terrible experience came to his mind.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Ye didn't, laddie?" replied the prospector, delighted to see his patient recover so quickly, "an' whar did ye think I'd be?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading "Out on the trail, of course, where you generally are."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Why, Pete," he exclaimed, "I didn't know you were here."
whar
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From this reading "Ye didn't, laddie?" replied the prospector, delighted to see his patient recover so quickly, "an' whar did ye think I'd be?"
at the time that
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Out on the trail, of course, where you generally are."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Pete," he exclaimed, "I didn't know you were here."
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SURPRISE When Keith opened his eyes, it was to see Old Pete, with an anxious expression upon his face, sitting by his side.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Ye didn't, laddie?" replied the prospector, delighted to see his patient recover so quickly, "an' whar did ye think I'd be?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, Pete," he exclaimed, "I didn't know you were here."
