used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Guards were stationed at various points both night and day, and they gave the alarm whenever the fire gained in one direction or another.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Guards were stationed at various points both night and day, and they gave the alarm whenever the fire gained in one direction or another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Guards were stationed at various points both night and day, and they gave the alarm whenever the fire gained in one direction or another.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Guards were stationed at various points both night and day, and they gave the alarm whenever the fire gained in one direction or another.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “If it did, and the wind should be just right, Greenpoint would suffer a good deal, unless every one was on guard and ready to fight it off.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Guards were stationed at various points both night and day, and they gave the alarm whenever the fire gained in one direction or another.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
power to direct or determine
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Guards were stationed at various points both night and day, and they gave the alarm whenever the fire gained in one direction or another.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading “If it did, and the wind should be just right, Greenpoint would suffer a good deal, unless every one was on guard and ready to fight it off.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “If it did, and the wind should be just right, Greenpoint would suffer a good deal, unless every one was on guard and ready to fight it off.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Guards were stationed at various points both night and day, and they gave the alarm whenever the fire gained in one direction or another.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “If it did, and the wind should be just right, Greenpoint would suffer a good deal, unless every one was on guard and ready to fight it off.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading “If it did, and the wind should be just right, Greenpoint would suffer a good deal, unless every one was on guard and ready to fight it off.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Guards were stationed at various points both night and day, and they gave the alarm whenever the fire gained in one direction or another.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Guards were stationed at various points both night and day, and they gave the alarm whenever the fire gained in one direction or another.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Guards were stationed at various points both night and day, and they gave the alarm whenever the fire gained in one direction or another.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “If it did, and the wind should be just right, Greenpoint would suffer a good deal, unless every one was on guard and ready to fight it off.
Greenpoint
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From this reading “If it did, and the wind should be just right, Greenpoint would suffer a good deal, unless every one was on guard and ready to fight it off.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading “If it did, and the wind should be just right, Greenpoint would suffer a good deal, unless every one was on guard and ready to fight it off.
GuardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Guards were stationed at various points both night and day, and they gave the alarm whenever the fire gained in one direction or another.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
to a considerable degree
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
Huffman's
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From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If it did, and the wind should be just right, Greenpoint would suffer a good deal, unless every one was on guard and ready to fight it off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
Joe
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From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
and nothing more
From this reading “If it did, and the wind should be just right, Greenpoint would suffer a good deal, unless every one was on guard and ready to fight it off.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
Lockport
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From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
occurring by chance
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Guards were stationed at various points both night and day, and they gave the alarm whenever the fire gained in one direction or another.
not any; not one
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “If it did, and the wind should be just right, Greenpoint would suffer a good deal, unless every one was on guard and ready to fight it off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Guards were stationed at various points both night and day, and they gave the alarm whenever the fire gained in one direction or another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Guards were stationed at various points both night and day, and they gave the alarm whenever the fire gained in one direction or another.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Guards were stationed at various points both night and day, and they gave the alarm whenever the fire gained in one direction or another.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “If it did, and the wind should be just right, Greenpoint would suffer a good deal, unless every one was on guard and ready to fight it off.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “If it did, and the wind should be just right, Greenpoint would suffer a good deal, unless every one was on guard and ready to fight it off.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
SAVINGnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading SAVING THE TOWN.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “If it did, and the wind should be just right, Greenpoint would suffer a good deal, unless every one was on guard and ready to fight it off.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Guards were stationed at various points both night and day, and they gave the alarm whenever the fire gained in one direction or another.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading “If it did, and the wind should be just right, Greenpoint would suffer a good deal, unless every one was on guard and ready to fight it off.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAVING THE TOWN.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
a special situation
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading SAVING THE TOWN.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
except if; if not
From this reading “If it did, and the wind should be just right, Greenpoint would suffer a good deal, unless every one was on guard and ready to fight it off.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Guards were stationed at various points both night and day, and they gave the alarm whenever the fire gained in one direction or another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For some time past the forest fires had been raging heavily in the dense growth to the northwest of Lockport, but as they were kept pretty fully under control but little apprehension was felt for the safety of the town.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Guards were stationed at various points both night and day, and they gave the alarm whenever the fire gained in one direction or another.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading “If it did, and the wind should be just right, Greenpoint would suffer a good deal, unless every one was on guard and ready to fight it off.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading “It is a lucky thing that no fire has started in Huffman’s woods,” thought Joe as he rode home one evening after an unusually hard day’s training on his wheel.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “If it did, and the wind should be just right, Greenpoint would suffer a good deal, unless every one was on guard and ready to fight it off.
