used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He chafed at the binding of the linen armor about his ankles.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
(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 Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "IT'S AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NOBODY ANY GOOD."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading He chafed at the binding of the linen armor about his ankles.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "IT'S AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NOBODY ANY GOOD."
armornounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
From this reading He chafed at the binding of the linen armor about his ankles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He chafed at the binding of the linen armor about his ankles.
bindingnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading He chafed at the binding of the linen armor about his ankles.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading "IT'S AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NOBODY ANY GOOD."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His strength was great, but a Hercules could not have overcome the obstacle without loosening it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
chafedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪft/
painful from having the skin abraded
From this reading He chafed at the binding of the linen armor about his ankles.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was impatient to walk faster, and could not do so in that situation.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was impatient to walk faster, and could not do so in that situation.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading He was impatient to walk faster, and could not do so in that situation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "IT'S AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NOBODY ANY GOOD."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His strength was great, but a Hercules could not have overcome the obstacle without loosening it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
HerculesnounUS /ˈhɜːrkjəliːz/
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading His strength was great, but a Hercules could not have overcome the obstacle without loosening it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He chafed at the binding of the linen armor about his ankles.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "IT'S AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NOBODY ANY GOOD."
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading He was impatient to walk faster, and could not do so in that situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His strength was great, but a Hercules could not have overcome the obstacle without loosening it.
IT'S
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From this reading "IT'S AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NOBODY ANY GOOD."
Jethro
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From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
Juggens
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From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading He chafed at the binding of the linen armor about his ankles.
looseningnounUS /ˈluːsənɪŋ/
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
From this reading His strength was great, but a Hercules could not have overcome the obstacle without loosening it.
molestationnounUS /ˌmoʊleˈsteɪʃən/
the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
a particular point in time
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
no person; not anyone
From this reading "IT'S AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NOBODY ANY GOOD."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading His strength was great, but a Hercules could not have overcome the obstacle without loosening it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
win a victory over
From this reading His strength was great, but a Hercules could not have overcome the obstacle without loosening it.
scareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
Shawanoes
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From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He was impatient to walk faster, and could not do so in that situation.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was impatient to walk faster, and could not do so in that situation.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading His strength was great, but a Hercules could not have overcome the obstacle without loosening it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "IT'S AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NOBODY ANY GOOD."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He was impatient to walk faster, and could not do so in that situation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Jethro Juggens was not in the slightest danger of molestation by the Shawanoes from the moment he emerged from the cabin and started across the clearing, he was not to escape all danger and a great scare.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "IT'S AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NOBODY ANY GOOD."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His strength was great, but a Hercules could not have overcome the obstacle without loosening it.
