used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Stop, chasqui!” commanded the officer in charge as Tom ran close to the resting soldiers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He kept on, running lightly, drawing his breath a little faster than usual, more from excitement than from weariness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “Stop, chasqui!” commanded the officer in charge as Tom ran close to the resting soldiers.
chasqui
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From this reading “Stop, chasqui!” commanded the officer in charge as Tom ran close to the resting soldiers.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading “Stop, chasqui!” commanded the officer in charge as Tom ran close to the resting soldiers.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading “Stop, chasqui!” commanded the officer in charge as Tom ran close to the resting soldiers.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading He kept on, running lightly, drawing his breath a little faster than usual, more from excitement than from weariness.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He kept on, running lightly, drawing his breath a little faster than usual, more from excitement than from weariness.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading “Where run you so fast?”
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading He kept on, running lightly, drawing his breath a little faster than usual, more from excitement than from weariness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He kept on, running lightly, drawing his breath a little faster than usual, more from excitement than from weariness.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Stop, chasqui!” commanded the officer in charge as Tom ran close to the resting soldiers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He kept on, running lightly, drawing his breath a little faster than usual, more from excitement than from weariness.
without good reason
From this reading He kept on, running lightly, drawing his breath a little faster than usual, more from excitement than from weariness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He kept on, running lightly, drawing his breath a little faster than usual, more from excitement than from weariness.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He kept on, running lightly, drawing his breath a little faster than usual, more from excitement than from weariness.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “Stop, chasqui!” commanded the officer in charge as Tom ran close to the resting soldiers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
others
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From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “Stop, chasqui!” commanded the officer in charge as Tom ran close to the resting soldiers.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He kept on, running lightly, drawing his breath a little faster than usual, more from excitement than from weariness.
safestadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfəst/
superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
cut with a saw
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
move stealthily
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Where run you so fast?”
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “Stop, chasqui!” commanded the officer in charge as Tom ran close to the resting soldiers.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He kept on, running lightly, drawing his breath a little faster than usual, more from excitement than from weariness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
male cat
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He kept on, running lightly, drawing his breath a little faster than usual, more from excitement than from weariness.
precisely as stated
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Tom did not go very far on his way before he saw a small troop of soldiers guarding the road.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading He kept on, running lightly, drawing his breath a little faster than usual, more from excitement than from weariness.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where run you so fast?”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He hesitated: if he tried to slip around them he might run into others: if he ran boldly past them it would test his nerve but it was really the safest course.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Where run you so fast?”
