used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed to strike all three of the friends at the same moment that they had shown a strange forgetfulness of the occasion.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
(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 It seemed to strike all three of the friends at the same moment that they had shown a strange forgetfulness of the occasion.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed to strike all three of the friends at the same moment that they had shown a strange forgetfulness of the occasion.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
CAMP-FIRE
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From this reading THE LAST CAMP-FIRE.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
without stop or interruption
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading One of their strongest desires was the presence of Deerfoot, that they might have his counsel and help.
Deerfoot
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From this reading One of their strongest desires was the presence of Deerfoot, that they might have his counsel and help.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading One of their strongest desires was the presence of Deerfoot, that they might have his counsel and help.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
psychological suffering
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading It seemed to strike all three of the friends at the same moment that they had shown a strange forgetfulness of the occasion.
Fred
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From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It seemed to strike all three of the friends at the same moment that they had shown a strange forgetfulness of the occasion.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed to strike all three of the friends at the same moment that they had shown a strange forgetfulness of the occasion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading One of their strongest desires was the presence of Deerfoot, that they might have his counsel and help.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of their strongest desires was the presence of Deerfoot, that they might have his counsel and help.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
an instinctive motive
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to strike all three of the friends at the same moment that they had shown a strange forgetfulness of the occasion.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST CAMP-FIRE.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
LindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One of their strongest desires was the presence of Deerfoot, that they might have his counsel and help.
a particular point in time
From this reading It seemed to strike all three of the friends at the same moment that they had shown a strange forgetfulness of the occasion.
not any; not one
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It seemed to strike all three of the friends at the same moment that they had shown a strange forgetfulness of the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed to strike all three of the friends at the same moment that they had shown a strange forgetfulness of the occasion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading One of their strongest desires was the presence of Deerfoot, that they might have his counsel and help.
one of four equal parts
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It seemed to strike all three of the friends at the same moment that they had shown a strange forgetfulness of the occasion.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to strike all three of the friends at the same moment that they had shown a strange forgetfulness of the occasion.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It seemed to strike all three of the friends at the same moment that they had shown a strange forgetfulness of the occasion.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It seemed to strike all three of the friends at the same moment that they had shown a strange forgetfulness of the occasion.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading It seemed to strike all three of the friends at the same moment that they had shown a strange forgetfulness of the occasion.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading One of their strongest desires was the presence of Deerfoot, that they might have his counsel and help.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to strike all three of the friends at the same moment that they had shown a strange forgetfulness of the occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST CAMP-FIRE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to strike all three of the friends at the same moment that they had shown a strange forgetfulness of the occasion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It seemed to strike all three of the friends at the same moment that they had shown a strange forgetfulness of the occasion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to strike all three of the friends at the same moment that they had shown a strange forgetfulness of the occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A sudden impulse had led them into a test of skill, that had continued fully a quarter of an hour, during which there was no thought on the part of any one of the gravity of their situation.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
Winnebagos
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From this reading But a little while before, both Fred Linden and Terry Clark were in distress on account of their friends, while their own position (believing as they did that there were Winnebagos in front as well as in the rear), ought to have driven away all inclination for sport or amusement.
