used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I would catch a fleeting glimpse of Commander Peary, but not once in all of that time did he speak a word to me.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I would catch a fleeting glimpse of Commander Peary, but not once in all of that time did he speak a word to me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then he spoke to me in the most ordinary matter-of-fact way, and ordered me to get to work.
any thing at all
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I hope you are feeling all right."
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I would catch a fleeting glimpse of Commander Peary, but not once in all of that time did he speak a word to me.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading I would catch a fleeting glimpse of Commander Peary, but not once in all of that time did he speak a word to me.
CommandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading I would catch a fleeting glimpse of Commander Peary, but not once in all of that time did he speak a word to me.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
being joined in close association
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I would catch a fleeting glimpse of Commander Peary, but not once in all of that time did he speak a word to me.
DOCTOR'SnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I hope you are feeling all right."
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading I would catch a fleeting glimpse of Commander Peary, but not once in all of that time did he speak a word to me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Then he spoke to me in the most ordinary matter-of-fact way, and ordered me to get to work.
a quick look
From this reading I would catch a fleeting glimpse of Commander Peary, but not once in all of that time did he speak a word to me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I would catch a fleeting glimpse of Commander Peary, but not once in all of that time did he speak a word to me.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope you are feeling all right."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I would catch a fleeting glimpse of Commander Peary, but not once in all of that time did he speak a word to me.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
engage in
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
matter-of-factadjective
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading Then he spoke to me in the most ordinary matter-of-fact way, and ordered me to get to work.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I would catch a fleeting glimpse of Commander Peary, but not once in all of that time did he speak a word to me.
mendverbUS /mend/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Then he spoke to me in the most ordinary matter-of-fact way, and ordered me to get to work.
MUSK-OXEN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I would catch a fleeting glimpse of Commander Peary, but not once in all of that time did he speak a word to me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
on one occasion
From this reading I would catch a fleeting glimpse of Commander Peary, but not once in all of that time did he speak a word to me.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Then he spoke to me in the most ordinary matter-of-fact way, and ordered me to get to work.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Then he spoke to me in the most ordinary matter-of-fact way, and ordered me to get to work.
PearynounUS /ˈpiːri/
United States Arctic explorer and United States naval officer who has been regarded as the first man to reach the North Pole (1856-1920)
From this reading I would catch a fleeting glimpse of Commander Peary, but not once in all of that time did he speak a word to me.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I hope you are feeling all right."
RooseveltnounUS /ˈroʊzəvelt/
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
SCIENTIFICadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
and nothing more
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
sledges
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
express in speech
From this reading I would catch a fleeting glimpse of Commander Peary, but not once in all of that time did he speak a word to me.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Then he spoke to me in the most ordinary matter-of-fact way, and ordered me to get to work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I would catch a fleeting glimpse of Commander Peary, but not once in all of that time did he speak a word to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he spoke to me in the most ordinary matter-of-fact way, and ordered me to get to work.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I would catch a fleeting glimpse of Commander Peary, but not once in all of that time did he speak a word to me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then he spoke to me in the most ordinary matter-of-fact way, and ordered me to get to work.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AFTER MUSK-OXEN--THE DOCTOR'S SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION From the time of my arrival at the _Roosevelt_, for nearly three weeks, my days were spent in complete idleness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I would catch a fleeting glimpse of Commander Peary, but not once in all of that time did he speak a word to me.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Then he spoke to me in the most ordinary matter-of-fact way, and ordered me to get to work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would catch a fleeting glimpse of Commander Peary, but not once in all of that time did he speak a word to me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Not a word about the North Pole or anything connected with it; simply, "There is enough wood left, and I would like to have you make a couple of sledges and mend the broken ones.
