used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Dick was willing to aid the sufferer, yet could do little or nothing.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Arnold Baxter had recovered consciousness, but was evidently in great pain, for he moaned almost constantly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Arnold Baxter had recovered consciousness, but was evidently in great pain, for he moaned almost constantly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And Arnold Baxter gave him the directions as best he could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Tell me the way to our camp and I will get help," said Dick at last.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
Baxter
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From this reading Arnold Baxter had recovered consciousness, but was evidently in great pain, for he moaned almost constantly.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading And Arnold Baxter gave him the directions as best he could.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Arnold Baxter had recovered consciousness, but was evidently in great pain, for he moaned almost constantly.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "Tell me the way to our camp and I will get help," said Dick at last.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Arnold Baxter had recovered consciousness, but was evidently in great pain, for he moaned almost constantly.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Arnold Baxter had recovered consciousness, but was evidently in great pain, for he moaned almost constantly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dick was willing to aid the sufferer, yet could do little or nothing.
the first light of day
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
someone who is a detective
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading And Arnold Baxter gave him the directions as best he could.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Dick was willing to aid the sufferer, yet could do little or nothing.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Arnold Baxter had recovered consciousness, but was evidently in great pain, for he moaned almost constantly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And Arnold Baxter gave him the directions as best he could.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Tell me the way to our camp and I will get help," said Dick at last.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Arnold Baxter had recovered consciousness, but was evidently in great pain, for he moaned almost constantly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Arnold Baxter had recovered consciousness, but was evidently in great pain, for he moaned almost constantly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Tell me the way to our camp and I will get help," said Dick at last.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And Arnold Baxter gave him the directions as best he could.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Tell me the way to our camp and I will get help," said Dick at last.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
immediately past
From this reading "Tell me the way to our camp and I will get help," said Dick at last.
LEAFnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dick was willing to aid the sufferer, yet could do little or nothing.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell me the way to our camp and I will get help," said Dick at last.
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Arnold Baxter had recovered consciousness, but was evidently in great pain, for he moaned almost constantly.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Dick was willing to aid the sufferer, yet could do little or nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dick was willing to aid the sufferer, yet could do little or nothing.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Tell me the way to our camp and I will get help," said Dick at last.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Arnold Baxter had recovered consciousness, but was evidently in great pain, for he moaned almost constantly.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Arnold Baxter had recovered consciousness, but was evidently in great pain, for he moaned almost constantly.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Tell me the way to our camp and I will get help," said Dick at last.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
streaksnounUS /striːks/
plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading Dick was willing to aid the sufferer, yet could do little or nothing.
express in words
From this reading "Tell me the way to our camp and I will get help," said Dick at last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Tell me the way to our camp and I will get help," said Dick at last.
at the time that
From this reading TURNING A NEW LEAF--CONCLUSION The night was a long one for Dick Rover and he was glad when the storm cleared away and the first streaks of dawn began to show themselves in the eastern sky.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Tell me the way to our camp and I will get help," said Dick at last.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Dick was willing to aid the sufferer, yet could do little or nothing.
but in spite of that
From this reading Dick was willing to aid the sufferer, yet could do little or nothing.
