used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile, Fred Ashman and Aaron Johnston the sailor, found themselves involved in a most stirring experience.
AaronnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading Meanwhile, Fred Ashman and Aaron Johnston the sailor, found themselves involved in a most stirring experience.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile, Fred Ashman and Aaron Johnston the sailor, found themselves involved in a most stirring experience.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The forest wore an unusually gloomy and dismal appearance, now that the sun had set and night was closing in.
Ashman
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From this reading Meanwhile, Fred Ashman and Aaron Johnston the sailor, found themselves involved in a most stirring experience.
being joined in close association
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading The forest wore an unusually gloomy and dismal appearance, now that the sun had set and night was closing in.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
recognizable; marked
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
without deviation
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading The forest wore an unusually gloomy and dismal appearance, now that the sun had set and night was closing in.
having made preparations
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Meanwhile, Fred Ashman and Aaron Johnston the sailor, found themselves involved in a most stirring experience.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
set up or found
From this reading Meanwhile, Fred Ashman and Aaron Johnston the sailor, found themselves involved in a most stirring experience.
Fred
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From this reading Meanwhile, Fred Ashman and Aaron Johnston the sailor, found themselves involved in a most stirring experience.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
depressingly dark
From this reading The forest wore an unusually gloomy and dismal appearance, now that the sun had set and night was closing in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile, Fred Ashman and Aaron Johnston the sailor, found themselves involved in a most stirring experience.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Meanwhile, Fred Ashman and Aaron Johnston the sailor, found themselves involved in a most stirring experience.
JohnstonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnstən/
Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)
From this reading Meanwhile, Fred Ashman and Aaron Johnston the sailor, found themselves involved in a most stirring experience.
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 After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, Fred Ashman and Aaron Johnston the sailor, found themselves involved in a most stirring experience.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Meanwhile, Fred Ashman and Aaron Johnston the sailor, found themselves involved in a most stirring experience.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading THE NATIVE VILLAGE.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The forest wore an unusually gloomy and dismal appearance, now that the sun had set and night was closing in.
not any; not one
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The forest wore an unusually gloomy and dismal appearance, now that the sun had set and night was closing in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
a course of conduct
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Meanwhile, Fred Ashman and Aaron Johnston the sailor, found themselves involved in a most stirring experience.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The forest wore an unusually gloomy and dismal appearance, now that the sun had set and night was closing in.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Meanwhile, Fred Ashman and Aaron Johnston the sailor, found themselves involved in a most stirring experience.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The forest wore an unusually gloomy and dismal appearance, now that the sun had set and night was closing in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The forest wore an unusually gloomy and dismal appearance, now that the sun had set and night was closing in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NATIVE VILLAGE.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Meanwhile, Fred Ashman and Aaron Johnston the sailor, found themselves involved in a most stirring experience.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
not known
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The forest wore an unusually gloomy and dismal appearance, now that the sun had set and night was closing in.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE NATIVE VILLAGE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The forest wore an unusually gloomy and dismal appearance, now that the sun had set and night was closing in.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Johnston was disposed to complain, but he was deeply attached to the manly partner in the exploring enterprise, and there was no reasonable peril which he would not willingly face in his defence.
Xingu
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From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading After studying the path or trail which led directly from the camp into the vast forest, stretching to an unknown distance from the Xingu, the young man decided to follow the route which he believed had been formed by persons instead of the wild animals of the wilderness.
