used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading STEVE LISTENS "We've got 'em beat."
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading "You mean----" Steve was lying in his blankets propped into a half-sitting position.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading A candle, stuck in the neck of a bottle, lit the tent sufficiently for Ian Ross to complete his work.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
camp-fire
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From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading A candle, stuck in the neck of a bottle, lit the tent sufficiently for Ian Ross to complete his work.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A candle, stuck in the neck of a bottle, lit the tent sufficiently for Ian Ross to complete his work.
dressingsnounUS /ˈdresɪŋz/
plural of “dressing” — savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
a quad with a square body
From this reading STEVE LISTENS "We've got 'em beat."
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading "Why, the evil spirits of Unaga, I guess," he replied, with a forced lightness.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading "Why, the evil spirits of Unaga, I guess," he replied, with a forced lightness.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading STEVE LISTENS "We've got 'em beat."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Why, the evil spirits of Unaga, I guess," he replied, with a forced lightness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
half-sitting
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From this reading "You mean----" Steve was lying in his blankets propped into a half-sitting position.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You mean----" Steve was lying in his blankets propped into a half-sitting position.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, the evil spirits of Unaga, I guess," he replied, with a forced lightness.
Ian
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From this reading A candle, stuck in the neck of a bottle, lit the tent sufficiently for Ian Ross to complete his work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You mean----" Steve was lying in his blankets propped into a half-sitting position.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
and nothing more
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
lightnessnounUS /ˈlaɪtnəs/
a feeling of joy and pride
From this reading "Why, the evil spirits of Unaga, I guess," he replied, with a forced lightness.
LISTENSverbUS /ˈlɪsənz/
third-person singular of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading STEVE LISTENS "We've got 'em beat."
provided with artificial light
From this reading A candle, stuck in the neck of a bottle, lit the tent sufficiently for Ian Ross to complete his work.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading "You mean----" Steve was lying in his blankets propped into a half-sitting position.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You mean----" Steve was lying in his blankets propped into a half-sitting position.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading A candle, stuck in the neck of a bottle, lit the tent sufficiently for Ian Ross to complete his work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "You mean----" Steve was lying in his blankets propped into a half-sitting position.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading "You mean----" Steve was lying in his blankets propped into a half-sitting position.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Why, the evil spirits of Unaga, I guess," he replied, with a forced lightness.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading A candle, stuck in the neck of a bottle, lit the tent sufficiently for Ian Ross to complete his work.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading "Why, the evil spirits of Unaga, I guess," he replied, with a forced lightness.
STEVE
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From this reading STEVE LISTENS "We've got 'em beat."
caught or fixed
From this reading A candle, stuck in the neck of a bottle, lit the tent sufficiently for Ian Ross to complete his work.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading A candle, stuck in the neck of a bottle, lit the tent sufficiently for Ian Ross to complete his work.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading A candle, stuck in the neck of a bottle, lit the tent sufficiently for Ian Ross to complete his work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A candle, stuck in the neck of a bottle, lit the tent sufficiently for Ian Ross to complete his work.
Unaga
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From this reading "Why, the evil spirits of Unaga, I guess," he replied, with a forced lightness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You mean----" Steve was lying in his blankets propped into a half-sitting position.
We've
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From this reading STEVE LISTENS "We've got 'em beat."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, the evil spirits of Unaga, I guess," he replied, with a forced lightness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The man of healing recovered the sick man's feet with the blanket, and rolled the old dressings he had just removed into a bundle ready for the camp-fire outside.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A candle, stuck in the neck of a bottle, lit the tent sufficiently for Ian Ross to complete his work.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You mean----" Steve was lying in his blankets propped into a half-sitting position.
