used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
confined by bonds
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
Elwood
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From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
HOMEWARDadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
industriouslyadverb
in an industrious manner
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
journeyingnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniɪŋ/
the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
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 Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
having a point
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
for a short time
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
Tim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Tim industriously used his paddle, and shortly afterward, Elwood pointed to an open space some distance inland.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It seems to me that we are approaching a more civilized part of the country," said Howard.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Now that our friends were left entirely alone, it became a question whether they should continue journeying by day or night.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I think there will be little risk in continuing our journey."
