used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beside him there was a health-giving broth, and a sort of biscuit made by Tonto.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading For the first time in nearly forty-eight hours he was able to think clearly.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside him there was a health-giving broth, and a sort of biscuit made by Tonto.
biscuitnounUS /ˈbɪskət/
small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading Beside him there was a health-giving broth, and a sort of biscuit made by Tonto.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The food was calculated to make rich blood and new strength in the shortest possible time.
brothnounUS /brɔːθ/
liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
From this reading Beside him there was a health-giving broth, and a sort of biscuit made by Tonto.
BRYANT
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From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Beside him there was a health-giving broth, and a sort of biscuit made by Tonto.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading The food was calculated to make rich blood and new strength in the shortest possible time.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
without doubt or question
From this reading For the first time in nearly forty-eight hours he was able to think clearly.
intentionally conceived
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Texan had slept fitfully during the day, sipping the broth and nibbling food each time he wakened.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The Texan had slept fitfully during the day, sipping the broth and nibbling food each time he wakened.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The Texan had slept fitfully during the day, sipping the broth and nibbling food each time he wakened.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time in nearly forty-eight hours he was able to think clearly.
fitfullyadverbUS /ˈfɪtfəli/
in a fitful manner
From this reading The Texan had slept fitfully during the day, sipping the broth and nibbling food each time he wakened.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The food was calculated to make rich blood and new strength in the shortest possible time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time in nearly forty-eight hours he was able to think clearly.
forty-eightadjective
being eight more than forty
From this reading For the first time in nearly forty-eight hours he was able to think clearly.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Texan had slept fitfully during the day, sipping the broth and nibbling food each time he wakened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the first time in nearly forty-eight hours he was able to think clearly.
health-giving
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From this reading Beside him there was a health-giving broth, and a sort of biscuit made by Tonto.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beside him there was a health-giving broth, and a sort of biscuit made by Tonto.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For the first time in nearly forty-eight hours he was able to think clearly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Beside him there was a health-giving broth, and a sort of biscuit made by Tonto.
engage in
From this reading The food was calculated to make rich blood and new strength in the shortest possible time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For the first time in nearly forty-eight hours he was able to think clearly.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The food was calculated to make rich blood and new strength in the shortest possible time.
nibblingverbUS /ˈnɪbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “nibble” — bite off very small pieces
From this reading The Texan had slept fitfully during the day, sipping the broth and nibbling food each time he wakened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The food was calculated to make rich blood and new strength in the shortest possible time.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The food was calculated to make rich blood and new strength in the shortest possible time.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The food was calculated to make rich blood and new strength in the shortest possible time.
sippingverbUS /ˈsɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips
From this reading The Texan had slept fitfully during the day, sipping the broth and nibbling food each time he wakened.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The Texan had slept fitfully during the day, sipping the broth and nibbling food each time he wakened.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Beside him there was a health-giving broth, and a sort of biscuit made by Tonto.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The food was calculated to make rich blood and new strength in the shortest possible time.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
TALKSnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
TexannounUS /ˈteksən/
a native or resident of Texas
From this reading The Texan had slept fitfully during the day, sipping the broth and nibbling food each time he wakened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Beside him there was a health-giving broth, and a sort of biscuit made by Tonto.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading For the first time in nearly forty-eight hours he was able to think clearly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time in nearly forty-eight hours he was able to think clearly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the first time in nearly forty-eight hours he was able to think clearly.
Tonto
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From this reading Beside him there was a health-giving broth, and a sort of biscuit made by Tonto.
wakened
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From this reading The Texan had slept fitfully during the day, sipping the broth and nibbling food each time he wakened.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the first time in nearly forty-eight hours he was able to think clearly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
people who are wounded
From this reading BRYANT TALKS The wounded man in the cave sat with his back propped against the rocky wall, fully conscious and aware of his surroundings.
