used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
all-importantadjective
of the greatest importance
From this reading The primitive meal finished, the three friends remained seated and discussed the future, which was now the all-important question before them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
react verbally
From this reading "No one can answer that," replied Jack; "a brisk wind may drive it away, a rain would soon finish it, or it may go before colder weather, or it may last several days."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How long is this fog likely to last?" asked Fred.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "No one can answer that," replied Jack; "a brisk wind may drive it away, a rain would soon finish it, or it may go before colder weather, or it may last several days."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The primitive meal finished, the three friends remained seated and discussed the future, which was now the all-important question before them.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading "No one can answer that," replied Jack; "a brisk wind may drive it away, a rain would soon finish it, or it may go before colder weather, or it may last several days."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "No one can answer that," replied Jack; "a brisk wind may drive it away, a rain would soon finish it, or it may go before colder weather, or it may last several days."
colderadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldər/
comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "No one can answer that," replied Jack; "a brisk wind may drive it away, a rain would soon finish it, or it may go before colder weather, or it may last several days."
COLLISIONnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "No one can answer that," replied Jack; "a brisk wind may drive it away, a rain would soon finish it, or it may go before colder weather, or it may last several days."
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The primitive meal finished, the three friends remained seated and discussed the future, which was now the all-important question before them.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading "No one can answer that," replied Jack; "a brisk wind may drive it away, a rain would soon finish it, or it may go before colder weather, or it may last several days."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "No one can answer that," replied Jack; "a brisk wind may drive it away, a rain would soon finish it, or it may go before colder weather, or it may last several days."
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The primitive meal finished, the three friends remained seated and discussed the future, which was now the all-important question before them.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading "How long is this fog likely to last?" asked Fred.
Fred
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From this reading "How long is this fog likely to last?" asked Fred.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The primitive meal finished, the three friends remained seated and discussed the future, which was now the all-important question before them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The primitive meal finished, the three friends remained seated and discussed the future, which was now the all-important question before them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "No one can answer that," replied Jack; "a brisk wind may drive it away, a rain would soon finish it, or it may go before colder weather, or it may last several days."
gustonounUS /ˈɡʌstoʊ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
How
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From this reading "How long is this fog likely to last?" asked Fred.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How long is this fog likely to last?" asked Fred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
a small worthless amount
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
immediately past
From this reading "How long is this fog likely to last?" asked Fred.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "How long is this fog likely to last?" asked Fred.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "How long is this fog likely to last?" asked Fred.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
not any; not one
From this reading "No one can answer that," replied Jack; "a brisk wind may drive it away, a rain would soon finish it, or it may go before colder weather, or it may last several days."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The primitive meal finished, the three friends remained seated and discussed the future, which was now the all-important question before them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "No one can answer that," replied Jack; "a brisk wind may drive it away, a rain would soon finish it, or it may go before colder weather, or it may last several days."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "No one can answer that," replied Jack; "a brisk wind may drive it away, a rain would soon finish it, or it may go before colder weather, or it may last several days."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading The primitive meal finished, the three friends remained seated and discussed the future, which was now the all-important question before them.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The primitive meal finished, the three friends remained seated and discussed the future, which was now the all-important question before them.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "No one can answer that," replied Jack; "a brisk wind may drive it away, a rain would soon finish it, or it may go before colder weather, or it may last several days."
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The primitive meal finished, the three friends remained seated and discussed the future, which was now the all-important question before them.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No one can answer that," replied Jack; "a brisk wind may drive it away, a rain would soon finish it, or it may go before colder weather, or it may last several days."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
scornedadjectiveUS /skɔːrnd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The primitive meal finished, the three friends remained seated and discussed the future, which was now the all-important question before them.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "No one can answer that," replied Jack; "a brisk wind may drive it away, a rain would soon finish it, or it may go before colder weather, or it may last several days."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
in the near future
From this reading "No one can answer that," replied Jack; "a brisk wind may drive it away, a rain would soon finish it, or it may go before colder weather, or it may last several days."
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "How long is this fog likely to last?" asked Fred.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The primitive meal finished, the three friends remained seated and discussed the future, which was now the all-important question before them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading The boys managed to dispose of considerable, so that it may be said the little party made a fair meal from the supply so unexpectedly provided them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The primitive meal finished, the three friends remained seated and discussed the future, which was now the all-important question before them.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading "No one can answer that," replied Jack; "a brisk wind may drive it away, a rain would soon finish it, or it may go before colder weather, or it may last several days."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The primitive meal finished, the three friends remained seated and discussed the future, which was now the all-important question before them.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "No one can answer that," replied Jack; "a brisk wind may drive it away, a rain would soon finish it, or it may go before colder weather, or it may last several days."
in the company of; together with
From this reading A COLLISION Jack scorned everything of the kind, and he ate his piece with as much gusto as if it had passed through the hands of a professional cook.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "No one can answer that," replied Jack; "a brisk wind may drive it away, a rain would soon finish it, or it may go before colder weather, or it may last several days."
