used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mary was suffering silently beside the campfire, and the others had withdrawn to a distance to hold their conference.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AT TWO IN THE CAÑON THOUGH the afternoon was not far spent, the party immediately went into camp in the gorge.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The men might carry her back, but it would be next to impossible, and altogether reckless, to carry her forward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The men might carry her back, but it would be next to impossible, and altogether reckless, to carry her forward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT TWO IN THE CAÑON THOUGH the afternoon was not far spent, the party immediately went into camp in the gorge.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The men might carry her back, but it would be next to impossible, and altogether reckless, to carry her forward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Mary was suffering silently beside the campfire, and the others had withdrawn to a distance to hold their conference.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The men might carry her back, but it would be next to impossible, and altogether reckless, to carry her forward.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading AT TWO IN THE CAÑON THOUGH the afternoon was not far spent, the party immediately went into camp in the gorge.
campfirenounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/
a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
From this reading Mary was suffering silently beside the campfire, and the others had withdrawn to a distance to hold their conference.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The men might carry her back, but it would be next to impossible, and altogether reckless, to carry her forward.
CAÑON
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From this reading AT TWO IN THE CAÑON THOUGH the afternoon was not far spent, the party immediately went into camp in the gorge.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Mary was suffering silently beside the campfire, and the others had withdrawn to a distance to hold their conference.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Mary was suffering silently beside the campfire, and the others had withdrawn to a distance to hold their conference.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What were they to do?
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading AT TWO IN THE CAÑON THOUGH the afternoon was not far spent, the party immediately went into camp in the gorge.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The men might carry her back, but it would be next to impossible, and altogether reckless, to carry her forward.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading AT TWO IN THE CAÑON THOUGH the afternoon was not far spent, the party immediately went into camp in the gorge.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mary was suffering silently beside the campfire, and the others had withdrawn to a distance to hold their conference.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mary was suffering silently beside the campfire, and the others had withdrawn to a distance to hold their conference.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading AT TWO IN THE CAÑON THOUGH the afternoon was not far spent, the party immediately went into camp in the gorge.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT TWO IN THE CAÑON THOUGH the afternoon was not far spent, the party immediately went into camp in the gorge.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AT TWO IN THE CAÑON THOUGH the afternoon was not far spent, the party immediately went into camp in the gorge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
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 If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary was suffering silently beside the campfire, and the others had withdrawn to a distance to hold their conference.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men might carry her back, but it would be next to impossible, and altogether reckless, to carry her forward.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The men might carry her back, but it would be next to impossible, and altogether reckless, to carry her forward.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The men might carry her back, but it would be next to impossible, and altogether reckless, to carry her forward.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AT TWO IN THE CAÑON THOUGH the afternoon was not far spent, the party immediately went into camp in the gorge.
others
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From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading AT TWO IN THE CAÑON THOUGH the afternoon was not far spent, the party immediately went into camp in the gorge.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading The men might carry her back, but it would be next to impossible, and altogether reckless, to carry her forward.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
without speaking
From this reading Mary was suffering silently beside the campfire, and the others had withdrawn to a distance to hold their conference.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading AT TWO IN THE CAÑON THOUGH the afternoon was not far spent, the party immediately went into camp in the gorge.
sprainverbUS /spreɪn/
twist suddenly so as to sprain
From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Mary was suffering silently beside the campfire, and the others had withdrawn to a distance to hold their conference.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT TWO IN THE CAÑON THOUGH the afternoon was not far spent, the party immediately went into camp in the gorge.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mary was suffering silently beside the campfire, and the others had withdrawn to a distance to hold their conference.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What were they to do?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading AT TWO IN THE CAÑON THOUGH the afternoon was not far spent, the party immediately went into camp in the gorge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AT TWO IN THE CAÑON THOUGH the afternoon was not far spent, the party immediately went into camp in the gorge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT TWO IN THE CAÑON THOUGH the afternoon was not far spent, the party immediately went into camp in the gorge.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AT TWO IN THE CAÑON THOUGH the afternoon was not far spent, the party immediately went into camp in the gorge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What were they to do?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What were they to do?
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading Mary was suffering silently beside the campfire, and the others had withdrawn to a distance to hold their conference.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Mary’s sprain was severe, the doctor told the others gravely, it would be impossible for her to touch the injured foot to the ground for many days.
