used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GOOD SAMARITAN.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was remarkable that with this discovery came an utter revulsion of feeling on the part of the youth.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was remarkable that with this discovery came an utter revulsion of feeling on the part of the youth.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading It was a crimson stain on the snow near the stock of the Indian's rifle.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The young rancher was yet some distance from the prostrate foe, when his quick eye discovered something.
the act of discovering something
From this reading It was remarkable that with this discovery came an utter revulsion of feeling on the part of the youth.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The young rancher was yet some distance from the prostrate foe, when his quick eye discovered something.
the organ of sight
From this reading The young rancher was yet some distance from the prostrate foe, when his quick eye discovered something.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was remarkable that with this discovery came an utter revulsion of feeling on the part of the youth.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading The young rancher was yet some distance from the prostrate foe, when his quick eye discovered something.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The young rancher was yet some distance from the prostrate foe, when his quick eye discovered something.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A GOOD SAMARITAN.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The miscreant was wounded; he was not shamming.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young rancher was yet some distance from the prostrate foe, when his quick eye discovered something.
Indian'snounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading It was a crimson stain on the snow near the stock of the Indian's rifle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a crimson stain on the snow near the stock of the Indian's rifle.
miscreantnounUS /ˈmɪskriənt/
a person without moral scruples
From this reading The miscreant was wounded; he was not shamming.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was a crimson stain on the snow near the stock of the Indian's rifle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The miscreant was wounded; he was not shamming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a crimson stain on the snow near the stock of the Indian's rifle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a crimson stain on the snow near the stock of the Indian's rifle.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was remarkable that with this discovery came an utter revulsion of feeling on the part of the youth.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading The young rancher was yet some distance from the prostrate foe, when his quick eye discovered something.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The young rancher was yet some distance from the prostrate foe, when his quick eye discovered something.
ranchernounUS /ˈræntʃər/
a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading The young rancher was yet some distance from the prostrate foe, when his quick eye discovered something.
unusual or striking
From this reading It was remarkable that with this discovery came an utter revulsion of feeling on the part of the youth.
revulsionnounUS /rɪˈvʌlʃən/
intense aversion
From this reading It was remarkable that with this discovery came an utter revulsion of feeling on the part of the youth.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading It was a crimson stain on the snow near the stock of the Indian's rifle.
SAMARITANnounUS /səˈmerɪtən/
a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times
From this reading A GOOD SAMARITAN.
shamming
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From this reading The miscreant was wounded; he was not shamming.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading It was a crimson stain on the snow near the stock of the Indian's rifle.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The young rancher was yet some distance from the prostrate foe, when his quick eye discovered something.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The young rancher was yet some distance from the prostrate foe, when his quick eye discovered something.
stainnounUS /steɪn/
a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading It was a crimson stain on the snow near the stock of the Indian's rifle.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading It was a crimson stain on the snow near the stock of the Indian's rifle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was remarkable that with this discovery came an utter revulsion of feeling on the part of the youth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The young rancher was yet some distance from the prostrate foe, when his quick eye discovered something.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was remarkable that with this discovery came an utter revulsion of feeling on the part of the youth.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading It was remarkable that with this discovery came an utter revulsion of feeling on the part of the youth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young rancher was yet some distance from the prostrate foe, when his quick eye discovered something.
at the time that
From this reading The young rancher was yet some distance from the prostrate foe, when his quick eye discovered something.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was remarkable that with this discovery came an utter revulsion of feeling on the part of the youth.
people who are wounded
From this reading The miscreant was wounded; he was not shamming.
but in spite of that
From this reading The young rancher was yet some distance from the prostrate foe, when his quick eye discovered something.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young rancher was yet some distance from the prostrate foe, when his quick eye discovered something.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It was remarkable that with this discovery came an utter revulsion of feeling on the part of the youth.
