used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
AFARadverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The women at the Fort were very fond of Beatrice, and she made daily visits there, but time began to hang heavily upon her hands.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading The women at the Fort were very fond of Beatrice, and she made daily visits there, but time began to hang heavily upon her hands.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The women at the Fort were very fond of Beatrice, and she made daily visits there, but time began to hang heavily upon her hands.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mackenzie was very patient with him, and Black Partridge made occasional comments and suggestions, being deeply flattered by the college man's desire to learn from him.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Mackenzie was very patient with him, and Black Partridge made occasional comments and suggestions, being deeply flattered by the college man's desire to learn from him.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mackenzie was very patient with him, and Black Partridge made occasional comments and suggestions, being deeply flattered by the college man's desire to learn from him.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Mackenzie was very patient with him, and Black Partridge made occasional comments and suggestions, being deeply flattered by the college man's desire to learn from him.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Mackenzie was very patient with him, and Black Partridge made occasional comments and suggestions, being deeply flattered by the college man's desire to learn from him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The women at the Fort were very fond of Beatrice, and she made daily visits there, but time began to hang heavily upon her hands.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Mackenzie was very patient with him, and Black Partridge made occasional comments and suggestions, being deeply flattered by the college man's desire to learn from him.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Mackenzie was very patient with him, and Black Partridge made occasional comments and suggestions, being deeply flattered by the college man's desire to learn from him.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
efficientlyadverbUS /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/
with efficiency; in an efficient manner
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Mackenzie was very patient with him, and Black Partridge made occasional comments and suggestions, being deeply flattered by the college man's desire to learn from him.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The women at the Fort were very fond of Beatrice, and she made daily visits there, but time began to hang heavily upon her hands.
Forsyth
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From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The women at the Fort were very fond of Beatrice, and she made daily visits there, but time began to hang heavily upon her hands.
set up or found
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mackenzie was very patient with him, and Black Partridge made occasional comments and suggestions, being deeply flattered by the college man's desire to learn from him.
GLEAMverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The women at the Fort were very fond of Beatrice, and she made daily visits there, but time began to hang heavily upon her hands.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading The women at the Fort were very fond of Beatrice, and she made daily visits there, but time began to hang heavily upon her hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The women at the Fort were very fond of Beatrice, and she made daily visits there, but time began to hang heavily upon her hands.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The women at the Fort were very fond of Beatrice, and she made daily visits there, but time began to hang heavily upon her hands.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mackenzie was very patient with him, and Black Partridge made occasional comments and suggestions, being deeply flattered by the college man's desire to learn from him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
MackenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading Mackenzie was very patient with him, and Black Partridge made occasional comments and suggestions, being deeply flattered by the college man's desire to learn from him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
engage in
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mackenzie was very patient with him, and Black Partridge made occasional comments and suggestions, being deeply flattered by the college man's desire to learn from him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Mackenzie was very patient with him, and Black Partridge made occasional comments and suggestions, being deeply flattered by the college man's desire to learn from him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
PartridgenounUS /ˈpɑːrtrədʒ/
flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading Mackenzie was very patient with him, and Black Partridge made occasional comments and suggestions, being deeply flattered by the college man's desire to learn from him.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Mackenzie was very patient with him, and Black Partridge made occasional comments and suggestions, being deeply flattered by the college man's desire to learn from him.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
an educational institution
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
schoolingnounUS /ˈskuːlɪŋ/
the act of teaching at school
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The women at the Fort were very fond of Beatrice, and she made daily visits there, but time began to hang heavily upon her hands.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading Mackenzie was very patient with him, and Black Partridge made occasional comments and suggestions, being deeply flattered by the college man's desire to learn from him.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The women at the Fort were very fond of Beatrice, and she made daily visits there, but time began to hang heavily upon her hands.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The women at the Fort were very fond of Beatrice, and she made daily visits there, but time began to hang heavily upon her hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
hard to endure
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The women at the Fort were very fond of Beatrice, and she made daily visits there, but time began to hang heavily upon her hands.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mackenzie was very patient with him, and Black Partridge made occasional comments and suggestions, being deeply flattered by the college man's desire to learn from him.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading The women at the Fort were very fond of Beatrice, and she made daily visits there, but time began to hang heavily upon her hands.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In order to help his uncle more efficiently, he was trying to learn the Indian tongue, but found it far more difficult than Greek and Latin, and made many ludicrous mistakes.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading A GLEAM AFAR As warm weather approached, the children grew restless under so much schooling, and Robert made Saturday a holiday.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The women at the Fort were very fond of Beatrice, and she made daily visits there, but time began to hang heavily upon her hands.
in or at the place that
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mackenzie was very patient with him, and Black Partridge made occasional comments and suggestions, being deeply flattered by the college man's desire to learn from him.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The women at the Fort were very fond of Beatrice, and she made daily visits there, but time began to hang heavily upon her hands.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
but in spite of that
From this reading The trader had told him of the great school in the East, where Forsyth had learned everything that was written down in books, and yet could not talk with the Indians, or make a fire by rubbing sticks together; and the implied superiority of the chief had its own subtle gratification.
