used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two paused on the edge of the timber and looked at each other for a moment in astonishment.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
AmazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With eager haste, Boone and Kenton followed in the footsteps of Lark.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The two paused on the edge of the timber and looked at each other for a moment in astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading With eager haste, Boone and Kenton followed in the footsteps of Lark.
borderers
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From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
the act of breaking something
From this reading “Well, dern my old hide, ef I know what to make of this!” exclaimed Boone, breaking the silence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On through the station, without turning to the right or left, but heading straight toward the forest, Lark went.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
dern
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From this reading “Well, dern my old hide, ef I know what to make of this!” exclaimed Boone, breaking the silence.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The two paused on the edge of the timber and looked at each other for a moment in astonishment.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading With eager haste, Boone and Kenton followed in the footsteps of Lark.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The two paused on the edge of the timber and looked at each other for a moment in astonishment.
ef
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From this reading “Well, dern my old hide, ef I know what to make of this!” exclaimed Boone, breaking the silence.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Well, dern my old hide, ef I know what to make of this!” exclaimed Boone, breaking the silence.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading With eager haste, Boone and Kenton followed in the footsteps of Lark.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading With eager haste, Boone and Kenton followed in the footsteps of Lark.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading On through the station, without turning to the right or left, but heading straight toward the forest, Lark went.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading With eager haste, Boone and Kenton followed in the footsteps of Lark.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading On through the station, without turning to the right or left, but heading straight toward the forest, Lark went.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading “Well, dern my old hide, ef I know what to make of this!” exclaimed Boone, breaking the silence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well, dern my old hide, ef I know what to make of this!” exclaimed Boone, breaking the silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With eager haste, Boone and Kenton followed in the footsteps of Lark.
Kenton
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From this reading With eager haste, Boone and Kenton followed in the footsteps of Lark.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Well, dern my old hide, ef I know what to make of this!” exclaimed Boone, breaking the silence.
LarknounUS /lɑːrk/
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading With eager haste, Boone and Kenton followed in the footsteps of Lark.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On through the station, without turning to the right or left, but heading straight toward the forest, Lark went.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The two paused on the edge of the timber and looked at each other for a moment in astonishment.
madmannounUS /ˈmædmæn/
an insane person
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
engage in
From this reading “Well, dern my old hide, ef I know what to make of this!” exclaimed Boone, breaking the silence.
a particular point in time
From this reading The two paused on the edge of the timber and looked at each other for a moment in astonishment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Well, dern my old hide, ef I know what to make of this!” exclaimed Boone, breaking the silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With eager haste, Boone and Kenton followed in the footsteps of Lark.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Well, dern my old hide, ef I know what to make of this!” exclaimed Boone, breaking the silence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On through the station, without turning to the right or left, but heading straight toward the forest, Lark went.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On through the station, without turning to the right or left, but heading straight toward the forest, Lark went.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The two paused on the edge of the timber and looked at each other for a moment in astonishment.
others
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From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The two paused on the edge of the timber and looked at each other for a moment in astonishment.
precisely, exactly
From this reading On through the station, without turning to the right or left, but heading straight toward the forest, Lark went.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “Well, dern my old hide, ef I know what to make of this!” exclaimed Boone, breaking the silence.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading On through the station, without turning to the right or left, but heading straight toward the forest, Lark went.
successive (without a break)
From this reading On through the station, without turning to the right or left, but heading straight toward the forest, Lark went.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With eager haste, Boone and Kenton followed in the footsteps of Lark.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Well, dern my old hide, ef I know what to make of this!” exclaimed Boone, breaking the silence.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On through the station, without turning to the right or left, but heading straight toward the forest, Lark went.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading The two paused on the edge of the timber and looked at each other for a moment in astonishment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On through the station, without turning to the right or left, but heading straight toward the forest, Lark went.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading On through the station, without turning to the right or left, but heading straight toward the forest, Lark went.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading On through the station, without turning to the right or left, but heading straight toward the forest, Lark went.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, dern my old hide, ef I know what to make of this!” exclaimed Boone, breaking the silence.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On through the station, without turning to the right or left, but heading straight toward the forest, Lark went.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Well, dern my old hide, ef I know what to make of this!” exclaimed Boone, breaking the silence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With eager haste, Boone and Kenton followed in the footsteps of Lark.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On through the station, without turning to the right or left, but heading straight toward the forest, Lark went.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Amazed at his strange action, they strove to overtake him, but the madman--for the two borderers had but little doubt that Lark had been attacked by sudden madness--entered the shadows of the wood before the others could overtake him.
