used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "No," Dick replied, "because the ground is hard and stony here.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
arithmeticnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "I don't see any footprints around here," half grumbled Tom Reade.
BEARSnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
for the reason that
From this reading "No," Dick replied, "because the ground is hard and stony here.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading Their course had taken them into the woods on the further side of the bridle path.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Their course had taken them into the woods on the further side of the bridle path.
DAN
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From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "No," Dick replied, "because the ground is hard and stony here.
don't
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From this reading "I don't see any footprints around here," half grumbled Tom Reade.
at any time
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
footprintsnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnts/
plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading "I don't see any footprints around here," half grumbled Tom Reade.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This isn't the place to look for prints.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Their course had taken them into the woods on the further side of the bridle path.
GrammarnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "I don't see any footprints around here," half grumbled Tom Reade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "I don't see any footprints around here," half grumbled Tom Reade.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "No," Dick replied, "because the ground is hard and stony here.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I don't see any footprints around here," half grumbled Tom Reade.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
ten 10s
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't see any footprints around here," half grumbled Tom Reade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Their course had taken them into the woods on the further side of the bridle path.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No," Dick replied, "because the ground is hard and stony here.
isn't
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From this reading This isn't the place to look for prints.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This isn't the place to look for prints.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," Dick replied, "because the ground is hard and stony here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Their course had taken them into the woods on the further side of the bridle path.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
a course of conduct
From this reading Their course had taken them into the woods on the further side of the bridle path.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This isn't the place to look for prints.
printsnounUS /prɪnts/
plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading This isn't the place to look for prints.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
Reade
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From this reading "I don't see any footprints around here," half grumbled Tom Reade.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No," Dick replied, "because the ground is hard and stony here.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
an educational institution
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't see any footprints around here," half grumbled Tom Reade.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Their course had taken them into the woods on the further side of the bridle path.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading "No," Dick replied, "because the ground is hard and stony here.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Their course had taken them into the woods on the further side of the bridle path.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their course had taken them into the woods on the further side of the bridle path.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Their course had taken them into the woods on the further side of the bridle path.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This isn't the place to look for prints.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This isn't the place to look for prints.
male cat
From this reading "I don't see any footprints around here," half grumbled Tom Reade.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading DAN SEES BEARS--IN HIS MIND In twenty minutes, studying the ground harder than any one of the five had ever scanned a problem in arithmetic, the Grammar School boys had advanced some three hundred feet.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Their course had taken them into the woods on the further side of the bridle path.
