used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE NIGHT The days immediately following Lapierre's departure were busy days for Chloe Elliston.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
apatheticallyadverb
in an apathetic manner
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading On the evening of the second day the girl tiptoed into the sick-room and, bending over MacNair, was startled to encounter the steady gaze of the steel-grey eyes.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE NIGHT The days immediately following Lapierre's departure were busy days for Chloe Elliston.
Chloe
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From this reading A FIGHT IN THE NIGHT The days immediately following Lapierre's departure were busy days for Chloe Elliston.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I thought you never would come to," she smiled.
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the evening of the second day the girl tiptoed into the sick-room and, bending over MacNair, was startled to encounter the steady gaze of the steel-grey eyes.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE NIGHT The days immediately following Lapierre's departure were busy days for Chloe Elliston.
the act of departing
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE NIGHT The days immediately following Lapierre's departure were busy days for Chloe Elliston.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
Elliston
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From this reading A FIGHT IN THE NIGHT The days immediately following Lapierre's departure were busy days for Chloe Elliston.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading On the evening of the second day the girl tiptoed into the sick-room and, bending over MacNair, was startled to encounter the steady gaze of the steel-grey eyes.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening of the second day the girl tiptoed into the sick-room and, bending over MacNair, was startled to encounter the steady gaze of the steel-grey eyes.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
opinion or judgment
From this reading On the evening of the second day the girl tiptoed into the sick-room and, bending over MacNair, was startled to encounter the steady gaze of the steel-grey eyes.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE NIGHT The days immediately following Lapierre's departure were busy days for Chloe Elliston.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE NIGHT The days immediately following Lapierre's departure were busy days for Chloe Elliston.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE NIGHT The days immediately following Lapierre's departure were busy days for Chloe Elliston.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
a long fixed look
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
a young female
From this reading On the evening of the second day the girl tiptoed into the sick-room and, bending over MacNair, was startled to encounter the steady gaze of the steel-grey eyes.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought you never would come to," she smiled.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE NIGHT The days immediately following Lapierre's departure were busy days for Chloe Elliston.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE NIGHT The days immediately following Lapierre's departure were busy days for Chloe Elliston.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
installingnounUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːlɪŋ/
the act of installing something (as equipment)
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On the evening of the second day the girl tiptoed into the sick-room and, bending over MacNair, was startled to encounter the steady gaze of the steel-grey eyes.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
Lapierre's
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From this reading A FIGHT IN THE NIGHT The days immediately following Lapierre's departure were busy days for Chloe Elliston.
LeFroy
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From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
MacNair
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From this reading On the evening of the second day the girl tiptoed into the sick-room and, bending over MacNair, was startled to encounter the steady gaze of the steel-grey eyes.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I thought you never would come to," she smiled.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE NIGHT The days immediately following Lapierre's departure were busy days for Chloe Elliston.
not any; not one
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On the evening of the second day the girl tiptoed into the sick-room and, bending over MacNair, was startled to encounter the steady gaze of the steel-grey eyes.
pain-staking
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From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
an educational institution
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On the evening of the second day the girl tiptoed into the sick-room and, bending over MacNair, was startled to encounter the steady gaze of the steel-grey eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I thought you never would come to," she smiled.
sick-room
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From this reading On the evening of the second day the girl tiptoed into the sick-room and, bending over MacNair, was startled to encounter the steady gaze of the steel-grey eyes.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "I thought you never would come to," she smiled.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading On the evening of the second day the girl tiptoed into the sick-room and, bending over MacNair, was startled to encounter the steady gaze of the steel-grey eyes.
make steady
From this reading On the evening of the second day the girl tiptoed into the sick-room and, bending over MacNair, was startled to encounter the steady gaze of the steel-grey eyes.
steel-grey
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From this reading On the evening of the second day the girl tiptoed into the sick-room and, bending over MacNair, was startled to encounter the steady gaze of the steel-grey eyes.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
sullen-faced
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From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE NIGHT The days immediately following Lapierre's departure were busy days for Chloe Elliston.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought you never would come to," she smiled.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
tiptoedverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊd/
past form of “tiptoe” — walk on one's toes
From this reading On the evening of the second day the girl tiptoed into the sick-room and, bending over MacNair, was startled to encounter the steady gaze of the steel-grey eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the evening of the second day the girl tiptoed into the sick-room and, bending over MacNair, was startled to encounter the steady gaze of the steel-grey eyes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A FIGHT IN THE NIGHT The days immediately following Lapierre's departure were busy days for Chloe Elliston.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Chloe with pain-staking repetition, through LeFroy as interpreter, explained to each the object of her school; with the result that a goodly number remained and lost no time in installing themselves in the commodious barracks.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I thought you never would come to," she smiled.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The word had passed along the lakes and the rivers, and stolid, sullen-faced Indians stole in from the scrub to gaze apathetically at the buildings on the banks of the Yellow Knife.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I thought you never would come to," she smiled.
