used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lang knew what she was thinking of, but his professional breakdown seemed to him now a far-away, unimportant thing.
(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 Both of them were laden with blankets, towels, kettles of water and all the extemporized instruments that Morrison could lay his hands on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE KNIFE They bore the patient as gently as possible to the camp, and placed him in the bark shelter, close by the warmth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE KNIFE They bore the patient as gently as possible to the camp, and placed him in the bark shelter, close by the warmth.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Lang built up the fire, while Morrison hurried away for the needed utensils.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Eva came back with him, looking rather pale and excited.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading THE KNIFE They bore the patient as gently as possible to the camp, and placed him in the bark shelter, close by the warmth.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Both of them were laden with blankets, towels, kettles of water and all the extemporized instruments that Morrison could lay his hands on.
cause to be bored
From this reading THE KNIFE They bore the patient as gently as possible to the camp, and placed him in the bark shelter, close by the warmth.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both of them were laden with blankets, towels, kettles of water and all the extemporized instruments that Morrison could lay his hands on.
breakdownnounUS /ˈbreɪkdaʊn/
the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
From this reading Lang knew what she was thinking of, but his professional breakdown seemed to him now a far-away, unimportant thing.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Lang built up the fire, while Morrison hurried away for the needed utensils.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lang knew what she was thinking of, but his professional breakdown seemed to him now a far-away, unimportant thing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE KNIFE They bore the patient as gently as possible to the camp, and placed him in the bark shelter, close by the warmth.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Eva came back with him, looking rather pale and excited.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE KNIFE They bore the patient as gently as possible to the camp, and placed him in the bark shelter, close by the warmth.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE KNIFE They bore the patient as gently as possible to the camp, and placed him in the bark shelter, close by the warmth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Both of them were laden with blankets, towels, kettles of water and all the extemporized instruments that Morrison could lay his hands on.
Eva
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From this reading Eva came back with him, looking rather pale and excited.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Eva came back with him, looking rather pale and excited.
extemporized
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From this reading Both of them were laden with blankets, towels, kettles of water and all the extemporized instruments that Morrison could lay his hands on.
far-away
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From this reading Lang knew what she was thinking of, but his professional breakdown seemed to him now a far-away, unimportant thing.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Lang built up the fire, while Morrison hurried away for the needed utensils.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lang built up the fire, while Morrison hurried away for the needed utensils.
in a gradual manner
From this reading THE KNIFE They bore the patient as gently as possible to the camp, and placed him in the bark shelter, close by the warmth.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Both of them were laden with blankets, towels, kettles of water and all the extemporized instruments that Morrison could lay his hands on.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE KNIFE They bore the patient as gently as possible to the camp, and placed him in the bark shelter, close by the warmth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Both of them were laden with blankets, towels, kettles of water and all the extemporized instruments that Morrison could lay his hands on.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Lang built up the fire, while Morrison hurried away for the needed utensils.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE KNIFE They bore the patient as gently as possible to the camp, and placed him in the bark shelter, close by the warmth.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Both of them were laden with blankets, towels, kettles of water and all the extemporized instruments that Morrison could lay his hands on.
kettlesnounUS /ˈketəlz/
plural of “kettle” — a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading Both of them were laden with blankets, towels, kettles of water and all the extemporized instruments that Morrison could lay his hands on.
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 Lang knew what she was thinking of, but his professional breakdown seemed to him now a far-away, unimportant thing.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading THE KNIFE They bore the patient as gently as possible to the camp, and placed him in the bark shelter, close by the warmth.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Both of them were laden with blankets, towels, kettles of water and all the extemporized instruments that Morrison could lay his hands on.
Lang
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From this reading Lang built up the fire, while Morrison hurried away for the needed utensils.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Both of them were laden with blankets, towels, kettles of water and all the extemporized instruments that Morrison could lay his hands on.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Eva came back with him, looking rather pale and excited.
MorrisonnounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsən/
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading Lang built up the fire, while Morrison hurried away for the needed utensils.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Lang built up the fire, while Morrison hurried away for the needed utensils.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Lang knew what she was thinking of, but his professional breakdown seemed to him now a far-away, unimportant thing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both of them were laden with blankets, towels, kettles of water and all the extemporized instruments that Morrison could lay his hands on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Both of them were laden with blankets, towels, kettles of water and all the extemporized instruments that Morrison could lay his hands on.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Eva came back with him, looking rather pale and excited.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading THE KNIFE They bore the patient as gently as possible to the camp, and placed him in the bark shelter, close by the warmth.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading THE KNIFE They bore the patient as gently as possible to the camp, and placed him in the bark shelter, close by the warmth.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE KNIFE They bore the patient as gently as possible to the camp, and placed him in the bark shelter, close by the warmth.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Lang knew what she was thinking of, but his professional breakdown seemed to him now a far-away, unimportant thing.
on the contrary
From this reading Eva came back with him, looking rather pale and excited.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lang knew what she was thinking of, but his professional breakdown seemed to him now a far-away, unimportant thing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lang knew what she was thinking of, but his professional breakdown seemed to him now a far-away, unimportant thing.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading THE KNIFE They bore the patient as gently as possible to the camp, and placed him in the bark shelter, close by the warmth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both of them were laden with blankets, towels, kettles of water and all the extemporized instruments that Morrison could lay his hands on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KNIFE They bore the patient as gently as possible to the camp, and placed him in the bark shelter, close by the warmth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both of them were laden with blankets, towels, kettles of water and all the extemporized instruments that Morrison could lay his hands on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE KNIFE They bore the patient as gently as possible to the camp, and placed him in the bark shelter, close by the warmth.
a special situation
From this reading Lang knew what she was thinking of, but his professional breakdown seemed to him now a far-away, unimportant thing.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Lang knew what she was thinking of, but his professional breakdown seemed to him now a far-away, unimportant thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE KNIFE They bore the patient as gently as possible to the camp, and placed him in the bark shelter, close by the warmth.
towelsnounUS /ˈtaʊəlz/
plural of “towel” — a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading Both of them were laden with blankets, towels, kettles of water and all the extemporized instruments that Morrison could lay his hands on.
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading Lang knew what she was thinking of, but his professional breakdown seemed to him now a far-away, unimportant thing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lang built up the fire, while Morrison hurried away for the needed utensils.
utensilsnounUS /juːˈtensəlz/
plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
From this reading Lang built up the fire, while Morrison hurried away for the needed utensils.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading THE KNIFE They bore the patient as gently as possible to the camp, and placed him in the bark shelter, close by the warmth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lang knew what she was thinking of, but his professional breakdown seemed to him now a far-away, unimportant thing.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Both of them were laden with blankets, towels, kettles of water and all the extemporized instruments that Morrison could lay his hands on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both of them were laden with blankets, towels, kettles of water and all the extemporized instruments that Morrison could lay his hands on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lang knew what she was thinking of, but his professional breakdown seemed to him now a far-away, unimportant thing.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Lang built up the fire, while Morrison hurried away for the needed utensils.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eva came back with him, looking rather pale and excited.
