used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading When he had told his story to his new friends, none of them were able to offer any encouragement or hope.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He mourned him, for he was a worthy man; but he was heart-broken at his failure to gain tidings of his loved parents and little sister.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When he had told his story to his new friends, none of them were able to offer any encouragement or hope.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
BrintonnounUS /ˈbrɪntən/
United States anthropologist who was the first to attempt a systematic classification of Native American languages (1837-1899)
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He mourned him, for he was a worthy man; but he was heart-broken at his failure to gain tidings of his loved parents and little sister.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He did not know what to do, and could only fear the worst.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know what to do, and could only fear the worst.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He did not know what to do, and could only fear the worst.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading When he had told his story to his new friends, none of them were able to offer any encouragement or hope.
an act that fails
From this reading He mourned him, for he was a worthy man; but he was heart-broken at his failure to gain tidings of his loved parents and little sister.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He did not know what to do, and could only fear the worst.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He mourned him, for he was a worthy man; but he was heart-broken at his failure to gain tidings of his loved parents and little sister.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When he had told his story to his new friends, none of them were able to offer any encouragement or hope.
obtain
From this reading He mourned him, for he was a worthy man; but he was heart-broken at his failure to gain tidings of his loved parents and little sister.
GOOD-BYEnounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading "I'M OFF; GOOD-BYE!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He mourned him, for he was a worthy man; but he was heart-broken at his failure to gain tidings of his loved parents and little sister.
heart-broken
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From this reading He mourned him, for he was a worthy man; but he was heart-broken at his failure to gain tidings of his loved parents and little sister.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He mourned him, for he was a worthy man; but he was heart-broken at his failure to gain tidings of his loved parents and little sister.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading When he had told his story to his new friends, none of them were able to offer any encouragement or hope.
I'M
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From this reading "I'M OFF; GOOD-BYE!"
Kingsland
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From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know what to do, and could only fear the worst.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He mourned him, for he was a worthy man; but he was heart-broken at his failure to gain tidings of his loved parents and little sister.
held dear
From this reading He mourned him, for he was a worthy man; but he was heart-broken at his failure to gain tidings of his loved parents and little sister.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He mourned him, for he was a worthy man; but he was heart-broken at his failure to gain tidings of his loved parents and little sister.
mournedverbUS /mɔːrnd/
past form of “mourn” — feel sadness
From this reading He mourned him, for he was a worthy man; but he was heart-broken at his failure to gain tidings of his loved parents and little sister.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When he had told his story to his new friends, none of them were able to offer any encouragement or hope.
not one, and not any
From this reading When he had told his story to his new friends, none of them were able to offer any encouragement or hope.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not know what to do, and could only fear the worst.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I'M OFF; GOOD-BYE!"
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading When he had told his story to his new friends, none of them were able to offer any encouragement or hope.
and nothing more
From this reading He did not know what to do, and could only fear the worst.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When he had told his story to his new friends, none of them were able to offer any encouragement or hope.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading He mourned him, for he was a worthy man; but he was heart-broken at his failure to gain tidings of his loved parents and little sister.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
scratchverbUS /skrætʃ/
cause friction
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He mourned him, for he was a worthy man; but he was heart-broken at his failure to gain tidings of his loved parents and little sister.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading When he had told his story to his new friends, none of them were able to offer any encouragement or hope.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When he had told his story to his new friends, none of them were able to offer any encouragement or hope.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading He mourned him, for he was a worthy man; but he was heart-broken at his failure to gain tidings of his loved parents and little sister.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He mourned him, for he was a worthy man; but he was heart-broken at his failure to gain tidings of his loved parents and little sister.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When he had told his story to his new friends, none of them were able to offer any encouragement or hope.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He mourned him, for he was a worthy man; but he was heart-broken at his failure to gain tidings of his loved parents and little sister.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he had told his story to his new friends, none of them were able to offer any encouragement or hope.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He did not know what to do, and could only fear the worst.
at the time that
From this reading When he had told his story to his new friends, none of them were able to offer any encouragement or hope.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Though his brave companion had fallen almost at his side, Brinton Kingsland had reached the camp of the supply train without receiving so much as a scratch.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading He did not know what to do, and could only fear the worst.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading He mourned him, for he was a worthy man; but he was heart-broken at his failure to gain tidings of his loved parents and little sister.
