used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HUNTER AND TRAPPER The boys surveyed the speaker for a moment with great interest.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading He stooped slightly, but all his movements showed that a life amid danger had made him exceedingly active and alert.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Open air life had bronzed his skin until it was almost as brown as an Indian's.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading He stooped slightly, but all his movements showed that a life amid danger had made him exceedingly active and alert.
(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 He stooped slightly, but all his movements showed that a life amid danger had made him exceedingly active and alert.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Open air life had bronzed his skin until it was almost as brown as an Indian's.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading He stooped slightly, but all his movements showed that a life amid danger had made him exceedingly active and alert.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Open air life had bronzed his skin until it was almost as brown as an Indian's.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HUNTER AND TRAPPER The boys surveyed the speaker for a moment with great interest.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His appearance was rugged and honest, and a kindly light beamed from a pair of keen, gray eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Open air life had bronzed his skin until it was almost as brown as an Indian's.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I'm John Yardsley, at your service," he repeated, "an' powerful glad ter see yer.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading His appearance was rugged and honest, and a kindly light beamed from a pair of keen, gray eyes.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading HUNTER AND TRAPPER The boys surveyed the speaker for a moment with great interest.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading Open air life had bronzed his skin until it was almost as brown as an Indian's.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Open air life had bronzed his skin until it was almost as brown as an Indian's.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He stooped slightly, but all his movements showed that a life amid danger had made him exceedingly active and alert.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He stooped slightly, but all his movements showed that a life amid danger had made him exceedingly active and alert.
to an extreme degree
From this reading He stooped slightly, but all his movements showed that a life amid danger had made him exceedingly active and alert.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His appearance was rugged and honest, and a kindly light beamed from a pair of keen, gray eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HUNTER AND TRAPPER The boys surveyed the speaker for a moment with great interest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His appearance was rugged and honest, and a kindly light beamed from a pair of keen, gray eyes.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm John Yardsley, at your service," he repeated, "an' powerful glad ter see yer.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading His appearance was rugged and honest, and a kindly light beamed from a pair of keen, gray eyes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading HUNTER AND TRAPPER The boys surveyed the speaker for a moment with great interest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Open air life had bronzed his skin until it was almost as brown as an Indian's.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stooped slightly, but all his movements showed that a life amid danger had made him exceedingly active and alert.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He stooped slightly, but all his movements showed that a life amid danger had made him exceedingly active and alert.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His appearance was rugged and honest, and a kindly light beamed from a pair of keen, gray eyes.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading His appearance was rugged and honest, and a kindly light beamed from a pair of keen, gray eyes.
someone who hunts game
From this reading HUNTER AND TRAPPER The boys surveyed the speaker for a moment with great interest.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm John Yardsley, at your service," he repeated, "an' powerful glad ter see yer.
Indian'snounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Open air life had bronzed his skin until it was almost as brown as an Indian's.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading HUNTER AND TRAPPER The boys surveyed the speaker for a moment with great interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Open air life had bronzed his skin until it was almost as brown as an Indian's.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "I'm John Yardsley, at your service," he repeated, "an' powerful glad ter see yer.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading His appearance was rugged and honest, and a kindly light beamed from a pair of keen, gray eyes.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading His appearance was rugged and honest, and a kindly light beamed from a pair of keen, gray eyes.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Open air life had bronzed his skin until it was almost as brown as an Indian's.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His appearance was rugged and honest, and a kindly light beamed from a pair of keen, gray eyes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He stooped slightly, but all his movements showed that a life amid danger had made him exceedingly active and alert.
a particular point in time
From this reading HUNTER AND TRAPPER The boys surveyed the speaker for a moment with great interest.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He stooped slightly, but all his movements showed that a life amid danger had made him exceedingly active and alert.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His appearance was rugged and honest, and a kindly light beamed from a pair of keen, gray eyes.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Open air life had bronzed his skin until it was almost as brown as an Indian's.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading His appearance was rugged and honest, and a kindly light beamed from a pair of keen, gray eyes.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading "I'm John Yardsley, at your service," he repeated, "an' powerful glad ter see yer.
recurring again and again
From this reading "I'm John Yardsley, at your service," he repeated, "an' powerful glad ter see yer.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading His appearance was rugged and honest, and a kindly light beamed from a pair of keen, gray eyes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I'm John Yardsley, at your service," he repeated, "an' powerful glad ter see yer.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "I'm John Yardsley, at your service," he repeated, "an' powerful glad ter see yer.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He stooped slightly, but all his movements showed that a life amid danger had made him exceedingly active and alert.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Open air life had bronzed his skin until it was almost as brown as an Indian's.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He stooped slightly, but all his movements showed that a life amid danger had made him exceedingly active and alert.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading HUNTER AND TRAPPER The boys surveyed the speaker for a moment with great interest.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading He stooped slightly, but all his movements showed that a life amid danger had made him exceedingly active and alert.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading HUNTER AND TRAPPER The boys surveyed the speaker for a moment with great interest.
ter
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From this reading "I'm John Yardsley, at your service," he repeated, "an' powerful glad ter see yer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He stooped slightly, but all his movements showed that a life amid danger had made him exceedingly active and alert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUNTER AND TRAPPER The boys surveyed the speaker for a moment with great interest.
TRAPPERnounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading HUNTER AND TRAPPER The boys surveyed the speaker for a moment with great interest.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Open air life had bronzed his skin until it was almost as brown as an Indian's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His appearance was rugged and honest, and a kindly light beamed from a pair of keen, gray eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HUNTER AND TRAPPER The boys surveyed the speaker for a moment with great interest.
Yardsley
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From this reading "I'm John Yardsley, at your service," he repeated, "an' powerful glad ter see yer.
yer
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From this reading "I'm John Yardsley, at your service," he repeated, "an' powerful glad ter see yer.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm John Yardsley, at your service," he repeated, "an' powerful glad ter see yer.
