used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HURRIED DEPARTURE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But there is a chance that the Indians are some distance from here," Teddy replied.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading "You're bound to be disappointed if you count on hearing him," Cummings said bitterly.
confined by bonds
From this reading "You're bound to be disappointed if you count on hearing him," Cummings said bitterly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But there is a chance that the Indians are some distance from here," Teddy replied.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "But there is a chance that the Indians are some distance from here," Teddy replied.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "You're bound to be disappointed if you count on hearing him," Cummings said bitterly.
CummingsnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋz/
United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)
From this reading "You're bound to be disappointed if you count on hearing him," Cummings said bitterly.
the act of departing
From this reading A HURRIED DEPARTURE.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading "You're bound to be disappointed if you count on hearing him," Cummings said bitterly.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "But there is a chance that the Indians are some distance from here," Teddy replied.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading "You're bound to be disappointed if you count on hearing him," Cummings said bitterly.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "But there is a chance that the Indians are some distance from here," Teddy replied.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You're bound to be disappointed if you count on hearing him," Cummings said bitterly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading A HURRIED DEPARTURE.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You're bound to be disappointed if you count on hearing him," Cummings said bitterly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading "But there is a chance that the Indians are some distance from here," Teddy replied.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But there is a chance that the Indians are some distance from here," Teddy replied.
Jake
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From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
a particular point in time
From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
Neal
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From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You're bound to be disappointed if you count on hearing him," Cummings said bitterly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
Poyor
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From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "But there is a chance that the Indians are some distance from here," Teddy replied.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You're bound to be disappointed if you count on hearing him," Cummings said bitterly.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "But there is a chance that the Indians are some distance from here," Teddy replied.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "But there is a chance that the Indians are some distance from here," Teddy replied.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Neal and Teddy were in a state of the most painful suspense from the moment Poyor returned until the time for their departure arrived.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The one hope was that Jake would succeed in finding his way back, for the thought that he might be captured was terrible, and they sat near the entrance listening intently to every sound.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You're bound to be disappointed if you count on hearing him," Cummings said bitterly.
You're
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From this reading "You're bound to be disappointed if you count on hearing him," Cummings said bitterly.
