used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
actuatedadjective
moved to action
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Hal put out his hand and gave the Indian an affectionate slap.
(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 Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Very wisely he had reckoned that his tall friend could not stand the strain of the journey alone.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hal put out his hand and gave the Indian an affectionate slap.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
a youthful male person
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
Boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Very wisely he had reckoned that his tall friend could not stand the strain of the journey alone.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
at any time
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
a boy or man
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Very wisely he had reckoned that his tall friend could not stand the strain of the journey alone.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Hal put out his hand and gave the Indian an affectionate slap.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
Hal
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From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Hal put out his hand and gave the Indian an affectionate slap.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Very wisely he had reckoned that his tall friend could not stand the strain of the journey alone.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
not any; not one
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading The Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Very wisely he had reckoned that his tall friend could not stand the strain of the journey alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
an amount of time
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
having a point
From this reading The Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Hal put out his hand and gave the Indian an affectionate slap.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Very wisely he had reckoned that his tall friend could not stand the strain of the journey alone.
express in words
From this reading The Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
slapverbUS /slæp/
hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading Hal put out his hand and gave the Indian an affectionate slap.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Very wisely he had reckoned that his tall friend could not stand the strain of the journey alone.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Very wisely he had reckoned that his tall friend could not stand the strain of the journey alone.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Very wisely he had reckoned that his tall friend could not stand the strain of the journey alone.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
tollnounUS /toʊl/
a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
From this reading The Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
understandinglyadverb
with understanding
From this reading The Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very wisely he had reckoned that his tall friend could not stand the strain of the journey alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hal helped Big Boy paddle for two hours, but he was so completely exhausted at the end of that period that he had to stretch himself out in the bottom of the craft.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
a Caucasian
From this reading The Indian nodded understandingly and pointed to his white friend’s head as if to say that he knew all along what toll the fever had taken of his strength.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading Very wisely he had reckoned that his tall friend could not stand the strain of the journey alone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His gratitude knew no bounds, for he realized more than ever that Big Boy’s decision to come with him had been actuated by a high and noble motive, the desire to help a fellow being weakened by fever.
