used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
anew
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Not knowing what to do she ran along the road a little way, calling aloud, when suddenly she heard a sound.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Not knowing what to do she ran along the road a little way, calling aloud, when suddenly she heard a sound.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Greatly frightened, the girl looked wildly around for assistance, but there was no house nor sign of life in sight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Greatly frightened, the girl looked wildly around for assistance, but there was no house nor sign of life in sight.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
Bridgeboro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
buglenounUS /ˈbjuːɡəl/
a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
BURGLARSnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡlərz/
plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Not knowing what to do she ran along the road a little way, calling aloud, when suddenly she heard a sound.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Not knowing what to do she ran along the road a little way, calling aloud, when suddenly she heard a sound.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
made afraid
From this reading Greatly frightened, the girl looked wildly around for assistance, but there was no house nor sign of life in sight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
a young female
From this reading Greatly frightened, the girl looked wildly around for assistance, but there was no house nor sign of life in sight.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Not knowing what to do she ran along the road a little way, calling aloud, when suddenly she heard a sound.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Greatly frightened, the girl looked wildly around for assistance, but there was no house nor sign of life in sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Greatly frightened, the girl looked wildly around for assistance, but there was no house nor sign of life in sight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
and nothing more
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Not knowing what to do she ran along the road a little way, calling aloud, when suddenly she heard a sound.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Greatly frightened, the girl looked wildly around for assistance, but there was no house nor sign of life in sight.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
hear with intention
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not knowing what to do she ran along the road a little way, calling aloud, when suddenly she heard a sound.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
not any; not one
From this reading Greatly frightened, the girl looked wildly around for assistance, but there was no house nor sign of life in sight.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Greatly frightened, the girl looked wildly around for assistance, but there was no house nor sign of life in sight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not knowing what to do she ran along the road a little way, calling aloud, when suddenly she heard a sound.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
PausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
rambles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Not knowing what to do she ran along the road a little way, calling aloud, when suddenly she heard a sound.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not knowing what to do she ran along the road a little way, calling aloud, when suddenly she heard a sound.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Greatly frightened, the girl looked wildly around for assistance, but there was no house nor sign of life in sight.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Greatly frightened, the girl looked wildly around for assistance, but there was no house nor sign of life in sight.
be seated
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Not knowing what to do she ran along the road a little way, calling aloud, when suddenly she heard a sound.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Greatly frightened, the girl looked wildly around for assistance, but there was no house nor sign of life in sight.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading "BURGLARS" On one of their morning rambles, Mrs. Temple and Mary wandered to an unusual distance from home, and as the sun mounted higher Mrs. Temple felt greatly fatigued.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Not knowing what to do she ran along the road a little way, calling aloud, when suddenly she heard a sound.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not knowing what to do she ran along the road a little way, calling aloud, when suddenly she heard a sound.
at the time that
From this reading Not knowing what to do she ran along the road a little way, calling aloud, when suddenly she heard a sound.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mary looked about for a spot where her mother might sit down and rest, but was startled by a slight sound and ran back just as Mrs. Temple sank fainting against a tree.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Greatly frightened, the girl looked wildly around for assistance, but there was no house nor sign of life in sight.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Pausing to listen she distinctly heard again what sounded like a bugle call, and turning in the direction from which it seemed to come she ran through the woods until she came, breathless, to the camp of the Bridgeboro Scouts.
