used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTIFIED SENTINEL.
(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 The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jared Long, the New Englander, and Quincal, the native helper, were the sentinels on duty in the immediate vicinity of the camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He expected to assume his duty as guardsman in the course of a few hours, and needed all the rest he could get before that time.
in a state of sleep
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading He expected to assume his duty as guardsman in the course of a few hours, and needed all the rest he could get before that time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He expected to assume his duty as guardsman in the course of a few hours, and needed all the rest he could get before that time.
Bippo
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From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Jared Long, the New Englander, and Quincal, the native helper, were the sentinels on duty in the immediate vicinity of the camp.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He expected to assume his duty as guardsman in the course of a few hours, and needed all the rest he could get before that time.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He expected to assume his duty as guardsman in the course of a few hours, and needed all the rest he could get before that time.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Jared Long, the New Englander, and Quincal, the native helper, were the sentinels on duty in the immediate vicinity of the camp.
Englander
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From this reading Jared Long, the New Englander, and Quincal, the native helper, were the sentinels on duty in the immediate vicinity of the camp.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He expected to assume his duty as guardsman in the course of a few hours, and needed all the rest he could get before that time.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He expected to assume his duty as guardsman in the course of a few hours, and needed all the rest he could get before that time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He expected to assume his duty as guardsman in the course of a few hours, and needed all the rest he could get before that time.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
guardsmannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdzmæn/
a soldier who is a member of a unit called “the guard” or “guards”
From this reading He expected to assume his duty as guardsman in the course of a few hours, and needed all the rest he could get before that time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He expected to assume his duty as guardsman in the course of a few hours, and needed all the rest he could get before that time.
helpernounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Jared Long, the New Englander, and Quincal, the native helper, were the sentinels on duty in the immediate vicinity of the camp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He expected to assume his duty as guardsman in the course of a few hours, and needed all the rest he could get before that time.
of the present time and place
From this reading Jared Long, the New Englander, and Quincal, the native helper, were the sentinels on duty in the immediate vicinity of the camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jared Long, the New Englander, and Quincal, the native helper, were the sentinels on duty in the immediate vicinity of the camp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
JaredverbUS /ˈdʒerɪd/
past form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Jared Long, the New Englander, and Quincal, the native helper, were the sentinels on duty in the immediate vicinity of the camp.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Jared Long, the New Englander, and Quincal, the native helper, were the sentinels on duty in the immediate vicinity of the camp.
MYSTIFIEDadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪd/
totally perplexed and mixed up
From this reading A MYSTIFIED SENTINEL.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Jared Long, the New Englander, and Quincal, the native helper, were the sentinels on duty in the immediate vicinity of the camp.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He expected to assume his duty as guardsman in the course of a few hours, and needed all the rest he could get before that time.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Jared Long, the New Englander, and Quincal, the native helper, were the sentinels on duty in the immediate vicinity of the camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jared Long, the New Englander, and Quincal, the native helper, were the sentinels on duty in the immediate vicinity of the camp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jared Long, the New Englander, and Quincal, the native helper, were the sentinels on duty in the immediate vicinity of the camp.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
Pedros
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From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
Quincal
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From this reading Jared Long, the New Englander, and Quincal, the native helper, were the sentinels on duty in the immediate vicinity of the camp.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He expected to assume his duty as guardsman in the course of a few hours, and needed all the rest he could get before that time.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
SENTINELnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A MYSTIFIED SENTINEL.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Jared Long, the New Englander, and Quincal, the native helper, were the sentinels on duty in the immediate vicinity of the camp.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
in the near future
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jared Long, the New Englander, and Quincal, the native helper, were the sentinels on duty in the immediate vicinity of the camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He expected to assume his duty as guardsman in the course of a few hours, and needed all the rest he could get before that time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He expected to assume his duty as guardsman in the course of a few hours, and needed all the rest he could get before that time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Jared Long, the New Englander, and Quincal, the native helper, were the sentinels on duty in the immediate vicinity of the camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jared Long, the New Englander, and Quincal, the native helper, were the sentinels on duty in the immediate vicinity of the camp.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Bippo and Pedros were so disturbed by what they had witnessed, that, though they lay down at the same time, it was a good while before they closed their eyes in slumber.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The professor was wearied from a hard day's work, and, feeling that everything possible had been done for the safety of all, stretched out upon his blanket on the soft ground and was soon asleep.
