farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
how long something has existed
From this reading Their backs were bent as if through age, and they rested their hands upon the loaded sled for support.
(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 They stared at her with eyes from which all hope had fled, and so weak did they seem that they could hardly stand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their clothes were in tatters, and their bearded faces were drawn and haggard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This fear, however, was at once removed when she beheld their pitiable condition.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Their backs were bent as if through age, and they rested their hands upon the loaded sled for support.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading Their clothes were in tatters, and their bearded faces were drawn and haggard.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading This fear, however, was at once removed when she beheld their pitiable condition.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Their backs were bent as if through age, and they rested their hands upon the loaded sled for support.
clothing in general
From this reading Their clothes were in tatters, and their bearded faces were drawn and haggard.
a state at a particular time
From this reading This fear, however, was at once removed when she beheld their pitiable condition.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They stared at her with eyes from which all hope had fled, and so weak did they seem that they could hardly stand.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They stared at her with eyes from which all hope had fled, and so weak did they seem that they could hardly stand.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Their clothes were in tatters, and their bearded faces were drawn and haggard.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They stared at her with eyes from which all hope had fled, and so weak did they seem that they could hardly stand.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Their clothes were in tatters, and their bearded faces were drawn and haggard.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading This fear, however, was at once removed when she beheld their pitiable condition.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading They stared at her with eyes from which all hope had fled, and so weak did they seem that they could hardly stand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their backs were bent as if through age, and they rested their hands upon the loaded sled for support.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They stared at her with eyes from which all hope had fled, and so weak did they seem that they could hardly stand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They stared at her with eyes from which all hope had fled, and so weak did they seem that they could hardly stand.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Their clothes were in tatters, and their bearded faces were drawn and haggard.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Their backs were bent as if through age, and they rested their hands upon the loaded sled for support.
only a very short time before
From this reading They stared at her with eyes from which all hope had fled, and so weak did they seem that they could hardly stand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They stared at her with eyes from which all hope had fled, and so weak did they seem that they could hardly stand.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading They stared at her with eyes from which all hope had fled, and so weak did they seem that they could hardly stand.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This fear, however, was at once removed when she beheld their pitiable condition.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Their backs were bent as if through age, and they rested their hands upon the loaded sled for support.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Their backs were bent as if through age, and they rested their hands upon the loaded sled for support.
the force of workers available
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
on one occasion
From this reading This fear, however, was at once removed when she beheld their pitiable condition.
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading This fear, however, was at once removed when she beheld their pitiable condition.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading This fear, however, was at once removed when she beheld their pitiable condition.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Their backs were bent as if through age, and they rested their hands upon the loaded sled for support.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They stared at her with eyes from which all hope had fled, and so weak did they seem that they could hardly stand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This fear, however, was at once removed when she beheld their pitiable condition.
slashers
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From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
slednounUS /sled/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Their backs were bent as if through age, and they rested their hands upon the loaded sled for support.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They stared at her with eyes from which all hope had fled, and so weak did they seem that they could hardly stand.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
be standing; be upright
From this reading They stared at her with eyes from which all hope had fled, and so weak did they seem that they could hardly stand.
having a supporting base
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading They stared at her with eyes from which all hope had fled, and so weak did they seem that they could hardly stand.
STRAITSnounUS /streɪts/
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Their backs were bent as if through age, and they rested their hands upon the loaded sled for support.
tattersnounUS /ˈtætərz/
plural of “tatter” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading Their clothes were in tatters, and their bearded faces were drawn and haggard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They stared at her with eyes from which all hope had fled, and so weak did they seem that they could hardly stand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This fear, however, was at once removed when she beheld their pitiable condition.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This fear, however, was at once removed when she beheld their pitiable condition.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Their backs were bent as if through age, and they rested their hands upon the loaded sled for support.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Their backs were bent as if through age, and they rested their hands upon the loaded sled for support.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading They stared at her with eyes from which all hope had fled, and so weak did they seem that they could hardly stand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
at the time that
From this reading This fear, however, was at once removed when she beheld their pitiable condition.
in or at the place that
From this reading IN DESPERATE STRAITS As they advanced toward where the two men were standing, Jean was somewhat afraid lest they might be slashers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They stared at her with eyes from which all hope had fled, and so weak did they seem that they could hardly stand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They stared at her with eyes from which all hope had fled, and so weak did they seem that they could hardly stand.
