used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If the boys had felt worried about the mother and Kate, fancy her feelings, knowing as she did that her loved ones were on the firing line and taking a thousand risks!
(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 "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE OHIO "COME with me, Bob!" said the younger boy, unable to undertake the mission alone.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If the boys had felt worried about the mother and Kate, fancy her feelings, knowing as she did that her loved ones were on the firing line and taking a thousand risks!
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE OHIO "COME with me, Bob!" said the younger boy, unable to undertake the mission alone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All must be well, brother!"
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
bleedingnounUS /ˈbliːdɪŋ/
the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE OHIO "COME with me, Bob!" said the younger boy, unable to undertake the mission alone.
a youthful male person
From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE OHIO "COME with me, Bob!" said the younger boy, unable to undertake the mission alone.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading All must be well, brother!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE OHIO "COME with me, Bob!" said the younger boy, unable to undertake the mission alone.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If the boys had felt worried about the mother and Kate, fancy her feelings, knowing as she did that her loved ones were on the firing line and taking a thousand risks!
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading If the boys had felt worried about the mother and Kate, fancy her feelings, knowing as she did that her loved ones were on the firing line and taking a thousand risks!
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading If the boys had felt worried about the mother and Kate, fancy her feelings, knowing as she did that her loved ones were on the firing line and taking a thousand risks!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading If the boys had felt worried about the mother and Kate, fancy her feelings, knowing as she did that her loved ones were on the firing line and taking a thousand risks!
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading If the boys had felt worried about the mother and Kate, fancy her feelings, knowing as she did that her loved ones were on the firing line and taking a thousand risks!
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
hallelujahnounUS /ˌhæləˈluːjə/
a shout or song of praise to God
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If the boys had felt worried about the mother and Kate, fancy her feelings, knowing as she did that her loved ones were on the firing line and taking a thousand risks!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the boys had felt worried about the mother and Kate, fancy her feelings, knowing as she did that her loved ones were on the firing line and taking a thousand risks!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
Kate
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From this reading If the boys had felt worried about the mother and Kate, fancy her feelings, knowing as she did that her loved ones were on the firing line and taking a thousand risks!
Kate's
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From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading If the boys had felt worried about the mother and Kate, fancy her feelings, knowing as she did that her loved ones were on the firing line and taking a thousand risks!
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading If the boys had felt worried about the mother and Kate, fancy her feelings, knowing as she did that her loved ones were on the firing line and taking a thousand risks!
held dear
From this reading If the boys had felt worried about the mother and Kate, fancy her feelings, knowing as she did that her loved ones were on the firing line and taking a thousand risks!
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE OHIO "COME with me, Bob!" said the younger boy, unable to undertake the mission alone.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE OHIO "COME with me, Bob!" said the younger boy, unable to undertake the mission alone.
a particular point in time
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading All must be well, brother!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE OHIO "COME with me, Bob!" said the younger boy, unable to undertake the mission alone.
OHIOnounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE OHIO "COME with me, Bob!" said the younger boy, unable to undertake the mission alone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE OHIO "COME with me, Bob!" said the younger boy, unable to undertake the mission alone.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If the boys had felt worried about the mother and Kate, fancy her feelings, knowing as she did that her loved ones were on the firing line and taking a thousand risks!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading If the boys had felt worried about the mother and Kate, fancy her feelings, knowing as she did that her loved ones were on the firing line and taking a thousand risks!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE OHIO "COME with me, Bob!" said the younger boy, unable to undertake the mission alone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the boys had felt worried about the mother and Kate, fancy her feelings, knowing as she did that her loved ones were on the firing line and taking a thousand risks!
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading If the boys had felt worried about the mother and Kate, fancy her feelings, knowing as she did that her loved ones were on the firing line and taking a thousand risks!
thanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE OHIO "COME with me, Bob!" said the younger boy, unable to undertake the mission alone.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading If the boys had felt worried about the mother and Kate, fancy her feelings, knowing as she did that her loved ones were on the firing line and taking a thousand risks!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE OHIO "COME with me, Bob!" said the younger boy, unable to undertake the mission alone.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE OHIO "COME with me, Bob!" said the younger boy, unable to undertake the mission alone.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE OHIO "COME with me, Bob!" said the younger boy, unable to undertake the mission alone.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
at the time that
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
in or at the place that
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE OHIO "COME with me, Bob!" said the younger boy, unable to undertake the mission alone.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Courage!" cried the other in his ear; "I am sure all is well, and that I heard Kate's voice in the song of hallelujah that arose from the women when it was known the Indians had fled.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading If the boys had felt worried about the mother and Kate, fancy her feelings, knowing as she did that her loved ones were on the firing line and taking a thousand risks!
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, all was well; and in another moment the boys were encircled in the loving arms of their anxious mother, while David, bleeding from a slight wound where an arrow had struck him, stood by with thanksgiving written on his bearded face.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading ON THE BANK OF THE OHIO "COME with me, Bob!" said the younger boy, unable to undertake the mission alone.
