used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Bullets make no distinction of persons; and they will be flying pretty thickly about our ears, if we venture to remain here much longer."
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading "Thank you, doctor, for your advice," answered my father; and he forthwith placed my mother on horseback.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Leading the animals, we hurried along the bank of the river, hoping to reach some sheltering rock which would afford protection to the helpless ones under our care.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Leading the animals, we hurried along the bank of the river, hoping to reach some sheltering rock which would afford protection to the helpless ones under our care.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Leading the animals, we hurried along the bank of the river, hoping to reach some sheltering rock which would afford protection to the helpless ones under our care.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Thank you, doctor, for your advice," answered my father; and he forthwith placed my mother on horseback.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Leading the animals, we hurried along the bank of the river, hoping to reach some sheltering rock which would afford protection to the helpless ones under our care.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The children had been meantime tumbled into their panniers, and the nurse mounted on her mule.
BulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading "Bullets make no distinction of persons; and they will be flying pretty thickly about our ears, if we venture to remain here much longer."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Leading the animals, we hurried along the bank of the river, hoping to reach some sheltering rock which would afford protection to the helpless ones under our care.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
Desmond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading "Bullets make no distinction of persons; and they will be flying pretty thickly about our ears, if we venture to remain here much longer."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "Bullets make no distinction of persons; and they will be flying pretty thickly about our ears, if we venture to remain here much longer."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Thank you, doctor, for your advice," answered my father; and he forthwith placed my mother on horseback.
moving swiftly
From this reading "Bullets make no distinction of persons; and they will be flying pretty thickly about our ears, if we venture to remain here much longer."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Thank you, doctor, for your advice," answered my father; and he forthwith placed my mother on horseback.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "Thank you, doctor, for your advice," answered my father; and he forthwith placed my mother on horseback.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The children had been meantime tumbled into their panniers, and the nurse mounted on her mule.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Thank you, doctor, for your advice," answered my father; and he forthwith placed my mother on horseback.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Leading the animals, we hurried along the bank of the river, hoping to reach some sheltering rock which would afford protection to the helpless ones under our care.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The children had been meantime tumbled into their panniers, and the nurse mounted on her mule.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Bullets make no distinction of persons; and they will be flying pretty thickly about our ears, if we venture to remain here much longer."
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Leading the animals, we hurried along the bank of the river, hoping to reach some sheltering rock which would afford protection to the helpless ones under our care.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading "Thank you, doctor, for your advice," answered my father; and he forthwith placed my mother on horseback.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Leading the animals, we hurried along the bank of the river, hoping to reach some sheltering rock which would afford protection to the helpless ones under our care.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The children had been meantime tumbled into their panniers, and the nurse mounted on her mule.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Leading the animals, we hurried along the bank of the river, hoping to reach some sheltering rock which would afford protection to the helpless ones under our care.
for more time
From this reading "Bullets make no distinction of persons; and they will be flying pretty thickly about our ears, if we venture to remain here much longer."
engage in
From this reading "Bullets make no distinction of persons; and they will be flying pretty thickly about our ears, if we venture to remain here much longer."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading The children had been meantime tumbled into their panniers, and the nurse mounted on her mule.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Thank you, doctor, for your advice," answered my father; and he forthwith placed my mother on horseback.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The children had been meantime tumbled into their panniers, and the nurse mounted on her mule.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Bullets make no distinction of persons; and they will be flying pretty thickly about our ears, if we venture to remain here much longer."
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading The children had been meantime tumbled into their panniers, and the nurse mounted on her mule.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Thank you, doctor, for your advice," answered my father; and he forthwith placed my mother on horseback.
not any; not one
From this reading "Bullets make no distinction of persons; and they will be flying pretty thickly about our ears, if we venture to remain here much longer."
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading The children had been meantime tumbled into their panniers, and the nurse mounted on her mule.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Bullets make no distinction of persons; and they will be flying pretty thickly about our ears, if we venture to remain here much longer."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Thank you, doctor, for your advice," answered my father; and he forthwith placed my mother on horseback.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Leading the animals, we hurried along the bank of the river, hoping to reach some sheltering rock which would afford protection to the helpless ones under our care.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Bullets make no distinction of persons; and they will be flying pretty thickly about our ears, if we venture to remain here much longer."
panniers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The children had been meantime tumbled into their panniers, and the nurse mounted on her mule.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading "Bullets make no distinction of persons; and they will be flying pretty thickly about our ears, if we venture to remain here much longer."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading "Thank you, doctor, for your advice," answered my father; and he forthwith placed my mother on horseback.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Bullets make no distinction of persons; and they will be flying pretty thickly about our ears, if we venture to remain here much longer."
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Leading the animals, we hurried along the bank of the river, hoping to reach some sheltering rock which would afford protection to the helpless ones under our care.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Leading the animals, we hurried along the bank of the river, hoping to reach some sheltering rock which would afford protection to the helpless ones under our care.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Bullets make no distinction of persons; and they will be flying pretty thickly about our ears, if we venture to remain here much longer."
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Leading the animals, we hurried along the bank of the river, hoping to reach some sheltering rock which would afford protection to the helpless ones under our care.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Leading the animals, we hurried along the bank of the river, hoping to reach some sheltering rock which would afford protection to the helpless ones under our care.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
shelteringverbUS /ˈʃeltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for
From this reading Leading the animals, we hurried along the bank of the river, hoping to reach some sheltering rock which would afford protection to the helpless ones under our care.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Leading the animals, we hurried along the bank of the river, hoping to reach some sheltering rock which would afford protection to the helpless ones under our care.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you, doctor, for your advice," answered my father; and he forthwith placed my mother on horseback.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The children had been meantime tumbled into their panniers, and the nurse mounted on her mule.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Bullets make no distinction of persons; and they will be flying pretty thickly about our ears, if we venture to remain here much longer."
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading "Bullets make no distinction of persons; and they will be flying pretty thickly about our ears, if we venture to remain here much longer."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading The children had been meantime tumbled into their panniers, and the nurse mounted on her mule.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading "Bullets make no distinction of persons; and they will be flying pretty thickly about our ears, if we venture to remain here much longer."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Bullets make no distinction of persons; and they will be flying pretty thickly about our ears, if we venture to remain here much longer."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Leading the animals, we hurried along the bank of the river, hoping to reach some sheltering rock which would afford protection to the helpless ones under our care.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Leading the animals, we hurried along the bank of the river, hoping to reach some sheltering rock which would afford protection to the helpless ones under our care.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you will be advised by me, Mr Desmond, in that case you will retreat to a safe distance, and place the ladies and children under shelter," observed the doctor.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you, doctor, for your advice," answered my father; and he forthwith placed my mother on horseback.
