used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW HOME IN THE WILDERNESS "SANDY!"
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading One look told him what was threatening, for the face of the advancing settler betrayed the ugly thoughts that filled his mind.
(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 "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The younger lad heard his name called and, looking up, caught the beckoning finger of his brother.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sandy immediately sprang over to join forces with his brother, for whatever Bob did was right, in his mind, and he stood ready to back him up to the end.
bandagenounUS /ˈbændɪdʒ/
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
beckoningverbUS /ˈbekənɪŋ/
-ing form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading The younger lad heard his name called and, looking up, caught the beckoning finger of his brother.
next to; at the side of
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading One look told him what was threatening, for the face of the advancing settler betrayed the ugly thoughts that filled his mind.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Sandy immediately sprang over to join forces with his brother, for whatever Bob did was right, in his mind, and he stood ready to back him up to the end.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The younger lad heard his name called and, looking up, caught the beckoning finger of his brother.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The younger lad heard his name called and, looking up, caught the beckoning finger of his brother.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The younger lad heard his name called and, looking up, caught the beckoning finger of his brother.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sandy immediately sprang over to join forces with his brother, for whatever Bob did was right, in his mind, and he stood ready to back him up to the end.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
emergenciesnounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsiz/
plural of “emergency” — a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Sandy immediately sprang over to join forces with his brother, for whatever Bob did was right, in his mind, and he stood ready to back him up to the end.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading One look told him what was threatening, for the face of the advancing settler betrayed the ugly thoughts that filled his mind.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading One look told him what was threatening, for the face of the advancing settler betrayed the ugly thoughts that filled his mind.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading The younger lad heard his name called and, looking up, caught the beckoning finger of his brother.
foolishnessnounUS /ˈfuːlɪʃnəs/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One look told him what was threatening, for the face of the advancing settler betrayed the ugly thoughts that filled his mind.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Sandy immediately sprang over to join forces with his brother, for whatever Bob did was right, in his mind, and he stood ready to back him up to the end.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sandy immediately sprang over to join forces with his brother, for whatever Bob did was right, in his mind, and he stood ready to back him up to the end.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The younger lad heard his name called and, looking up, caught the beckoning finger of his brother.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One look told him what was threatening, for the face of the advancing settler betrayed the ugly thoughts that filled his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The younger lad heard his name called and, looking up, caught the beckoning finger of his brother.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A NEW HOME IN THE WILDERNESS "SANDY!"
housewifenounUS /ˈhaʊswaɪf/
a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Sandy immediately sprang over to join forces with his brother, for whatever Bob did was right, in his mind, and he stood ready to back him up to the end.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NEW HOME IN THE WILDERNESS "SANDY!"
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Sandy immediately sprang over to join forces with his brother, for whatever Bob did was right, in his mind, and he stood ready to back him up to the end.
and nothing more
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
a boy or man
From this reading The younger lad heard his name called and, looking up, caught the beckoning finger of his brother.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One look told him what was threatening, for the face of the advancing settler betrayed the ugly thoughts that filled his mind.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The younger lad heard his name called and, looking up, caught the beckoning finger of his brother.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading One look told him what was threatening, for the face of the advancing settler betrayed the ugly thoughts that filled his mind.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The younger lad heard his name called and, looking up, caught the beckoning finger of his brother.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW HOME IN THE WILDERNESS "SANDY!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The younger lad heard his name called and, looking up, caught the beckoning finger of his brother.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One look told him what was threatening, for the face of the advancing settler betrayed the ugly thoughts that filled his mind.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sandy immediately sprang over to join forces with his brother, for whatever Bob did was right, in his mind, and he stood ready to back him up to the end.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Sandy immediately sprang over to join forces with his brother, for whatever Bob did was right, in his mind, and he stood ready to back him up to the end.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Sandy immediately sprang over to join forces with his brother, for whatever Bob did was right, in his mind, and he stood ready to back him up to the end.
SANDYadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading A NEW HOME IN THE WILDERNESS "SANDY!"
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
settlernounUS /ˈsetələr/
a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading One look told him what was threatening, for the face of the advancing settler betrayed the ugly thoughts that filled his mind.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Sandy immediately sprang over to join forces with his brother, for whatever Bob did was right, in his mind, and he stood ready to back him up to the end.
not in physical motion
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Sandy immediately sprang over to join forces with his brother, for whatever Bob did was right, in his mind, and he stood ready to back him up to the end.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One look told him what was threatening, for the face of the advancing settler betrayed the ugly thoughts that filled his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW HOME IN THE WILDERNESS "SANDY!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading One look told him what was threatening, for the face of the advancing settler betrayed the ugly thoughts that filled his mind.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading One look told him what was threatening, for the face of the advancing settler betrayed the ugly thoughts that filled his mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sandy immediately sprang over to join forces with his brother, for whatever Bob did was right, in his mind, and he stood ready to back him up to the end.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading One look told him what was threatening, for the face of the advancing settler betrayed the ugly thoughts that filled his mind.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading One look told him what was threatening, for the face of the advancing settler betrayed the ugly thoughts that filled his mind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The younger lad heard his name called and, looking up, caught the beckoning finger of his brother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One look told him what was threatening, for the face of the advancing settler betrayed the ugly thoughts that filled his mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One look told him what was threatening, for the face of the advancing settler betrayed the ugly thoughts that filled his mind.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Sandy immediately sprang over to join forces with his brother, for whatever Bob did was right, in his mind, and he stood ready to back him up to the end.
in or at the place that
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
WILDERNESSnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading A NEW HOME IN THE WILDERNESS "SANDY!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sandy immediately sprang over to join forces with his brother, for whatever Bob did was right, in his mind, and he stood ready to back him up to the end.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "What does all this foolishness mean?" demanded the tall pioneer as he came to where Bob was still kneeling beside his patient, with the bandage just secured by a strip of narrow linen which his mother was never without, since every housewife in those days had to be ready for emergencies.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The younger lad heard his name called and, looking up, caught the beckoning finger of his brother.
