used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He saw that the light was from a fire in the clearing near by, and a smaller light was discernible in the window of the shack itself.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He saw that the light was from a fire in the clearing near by, and a smaller light was discernible in the window of the shack itself.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading He saw that the light was from a fire in the clearing near by, and a smaller light was discernible in the window of the shack itself.
COLORSnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
discernibleadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnəbəl/
perceptible by the senses or intellect
From this reading He saw that the light was from a fire in the clearing near by, and a smaller light was discernible in the window of the shack itself.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading His foot pained him exquisitely and he still felt weak and dizzy.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
at any time
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading His foot pained him exquisitely and he still felt weak and dizzy.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His foot pained him exquisitely and he still felt weak and dizzy.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He saw that the light was from a fire in the clearing near by, and a smaller light was discernible in the window of the shack itself.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His foot pained him exquisitely and he still felt weak and dizzy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
set up or found
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He saw that the light was from a fire in the clearing near by, and a smaller light was discernible in the window of the shack itself.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His foot pained him exquisitely and he still felt weak and dizzy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
hobblingverbUS /ˈhɑːbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He saw that the light was from a fire in the clearing near by, and a smaller light was discernible in the window of the shack itself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading He saw that the light was from a fire in the clearing near by, and a smaller light was discernible in the window of the shack itself.
JOINSnounUS /dʒɔɪnz/
plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
immediately past
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He saw that the light was from a fire in the clearing near by, and a smaller light was discernible in the window of the shack itself.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He saw that the light was from a fire in the clearing near by, and a smaller light was discernible in the window of the shack itself.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
not any; not one
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading His foot pained him exquisitely and he still felt weak and dizzy.
on the contrary
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
ROSCOE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw that the light was from a fire in the clearing near by, and a smaller light was discernible in the window of the shack itself.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading He saw that the light was from a fire in the clearing near by, and a smaller light was discernible in the window of the shack itself.
not in physical motion
From this reading His foot pained him exquisitely and he still felt weak and dizzy.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
superhumanadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/
above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw that the light was from a fire in the clearing near by, and a smaller light was discernible in the window of the shack itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
male cat
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading His foot pained him exquisitely and he still felt weak and dizzy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
at the time that
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
in or at the place that
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
which person or people
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He saw that the light was from a fire in the clearing near by, and a smaller light was discernible in the window of the shack itself.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At last, after almost superhuman efforts, he brought himself within sight of the dark outline of the shack, which seemed more lonesome and isolated than ever before.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading ROSCOE JOINS THE COLORS It was now nearly dark, and Tom worked his way along slowly, hobbling where there were no trees, and grateful for their support when he found them bordering the trail.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Tom had always stood rather in awe of Roscoe Bent, as one of humble origin and simple ways is apt to feel toward those who live in a different world.
