used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
bittenverbUS /ˈbɪtən/
inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
callersnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/
plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading He had been informed that His Excellency was closeted with Father Rocus, and could see no callers.
ChihuahuanounUS /tʃəˈwɑːwɑː/
a city in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua; commercial center of northern Mexico
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading He had been informed that His Excellency was closeted with Father Rocus, and could see no callers.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had been informed that His Excellency was closeted with Father Rocus, and could see no callers.
travel across or pass over
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
put on clothes
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading He had been informed that His Excellency was closeted with Father Rocus, and could see no callers.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The Lieutenant returned much sooner than I had expected.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had been informed that His Excellency was closeted with Father Rocus, and could see no callers.
set up or found
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He had been informed that His Excellency was closeted with Father Rocus, and could see no callers.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
immediately past
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
engage in
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Lieutenant returned much sooner than I had expected.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
not any; not one
From this reading He had been informed that His Excellency was closeted with Father Rocus, and could see no callers.
the middle of the day
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Lieutenant returned much sooner than I had expected.
Rocus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been informed that His Excellency was closeted with Father Rocus, and could see no callers.
Salcedo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
express in words
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
scorpionnounUS /ˈskɔːrpiən/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had been informed that His Excellency was closeted with Father Rocus, and could see no callers.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading The Lieutenant returned much sooner than I had expected.
refrain from harming
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
express in words
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Lieutenant returned much sooner than I had expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading MY CROSS Upon my return I found the Lieutenant so preoccupied over an intended visit to Salcedo that one or two vague answers satisfied his curiosity about my early morning excursion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had been informed that His Excellency was closeted with Father Rocus, and could see no callers.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
at the time that
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lest the Lieutenant or any one else should notice something amiss and make inquiries, I told Caesar he might say I had been bitten by a scorpion, of which, truth to tell, there were enough and to spare in and about Chihuahua.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading He started out at last, an hour or so before noon, when I contrived with the help of old Caesar to wash my wound and dress it in proper manner.
