used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
in the past
From this reading Could it be that the woman of whom they had been conversing but a short time ago, had since been in mortal danger?
in addition
From this reading We have said that the shot which Blaze and Winkle heard had also aroused Endicott and his party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We have said that the shot which Blaze and Winkle heard had also aroused Endicott and his party.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading We have said that the shot which Blaze and Winkle heard had also aroused Endicott and his party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At this, as it were by instinct, Endicott and Rothven looked at each other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this, as it were by instinct, Endicott and Rothven looked at each other.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
BlazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading We have said that the shot which Blaze and Winkle heard had also aroused Endicott and his party.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Could it be that the woman of whom they had been conversing but a short time ago, had since been in mortal danger?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At this, as it were by instinct, Endicott and Rothven looked at each other.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading Could it be that the woman of whom they had been conversing but a short time ago, had since been in mortal danger?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
Dan
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From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
DAN'S
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From this reading LARIAT DAN'S DISCOVERY.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Could it be that the woman of whom they had been conversing but a short time ago, had since been in mortal danger?
the act of discovering something
From this reading LARIAT DAN'S DISCOVERY.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At this, as it were by instinct, Endicott and Rothven looked at each other.
EndicottnounUS /ˈendɪkɑːt/
born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665)
From this reading We have said that the shot which Blaze and Winkle heard had also aroused Endicott and his party.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We have said that the shot which Blaze and Winkle heard had also aroused Endicott and his party.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have said that the shot which Blaze and Winkle heard had also aroused Endicott and his party.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading We have said that the shot which Blaze and Winkle heard had also aroused Endicott and his party.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We have said that the shot which Blaze and Winkle heard had also aroused Endicott and his party.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading At this, as it were by instinct, Endicott and Rothven looked at each other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At this, as it were by instinct, Endicott and Rothven looked at each other.
LARIATnounUS /ˈleriət/
a long noosed rope used to catch animals
From this reading LARIAT DAN'S DISCOVERY.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At this, as it were by instinct, Endicott and Rothven looked at each other.
subject to death
From this reading Could it be that the woman of whom they had been conversing but a short time ago, had since been in mortal danger?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At this, as it were by instinct, Endicott and Rothven looked at each other.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading We have said that the shot which Blaze and Winkle heard had also aroused Endicott and his party.
Rothven
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From this reading At this, as it were by instinct, Endicott and Rothven looked at each other.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading We have said that the shot which Blaze and Winkle heard had also aroused Endicott and his party.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Could it be that the woman of whom they had been conversing but a short time ago, had since been in mortal danger?
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading We have said that the shot which Blaze and Winkle heard had also aroused Endicott and his party.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Could it be that the woman of whom they had been conversing but a short time ago, had since been in mortal danger?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We have said that the shot which Blaze and Winkle heard had also aroused Endicott and his party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We have said that the shot which Blaze and Winkle heard had also aroused Endicott and his party.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Could it be that the woman of whom they had been conversing but a short time ago, had since been in mortal danger?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this, as it were by instinct, Endicott and Rothven looked at each other.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Could it be that the woman of whom they had been conversing but a short time ago, had since been in mortal danger?
trailernounUS /ˈtreɪlər/
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have said that the shot which Blaze and Winkle heard had also aroused Endicott and his party.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At this, as it were by instinct, Endicott and Rothven looked at each other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We have said that the shot which Blaze and Winkle heard had also aroused Endicott and his party.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Could it be that the woman of whom they had been conversing but a short time ago, had since been in mortal danger?
belonging to which person
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
WinkleverbUS /ˈwɪŋkəl/
emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
From this reading We have said that the shot which Blaze and Winkle heard had also aroused Endicott and his party.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Could it be that the woman of whom they had been conversing but a short time ago, had since been in mortal danger?
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Lariat Dan, a trailer, trapper and guide of the party, and whose experience had been immense, and whose word could not be doubted, said that he had heard, in addition, a woman's scream for help.
