used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SERIOUS QUESTION.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
anew
From this reading He had spared Arqu-wao twice, and he did not mean to do it again.
(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 The Irish youth understood what he must do in order to discharge the arrow, and all he was waiting for was to detect the first preliminary movement on the part of the singular being.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had spared Arqu-wao twice, and he did not mean to do it again.
Arqu-wao
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From this reading He had spared Arqu-wao twice, and he did not mean to do it again.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading The Irish youth understood what he must do in order to discharge the arrow, and all he was waiting for was to detect the first preliminary movement on the part of the singular being.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Irish youth understood what he must do in order to discharge the arrow, and all he was waiting for was to detect the first preliminary movement on the part of the singular being.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The Irish youth understood what he must do in order to discharge the arrow, and all he was waiting for was to detect the first preliminary movement on the part of the singular being.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had spared Arqu-wao twice, and he did not mean to do it again.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading The Irish youth understood what he must do in order to discharge the arrow, and all he was waiting for was to detect the first preliminary movement on the part of the singular being.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had spared Arqu-wao twice, and he did not mean to do it again.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Irish youth understood what he must do in order to discharge the arrow, and all he was waiting for was to detect the first preliminary movement on the part of the singular being.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Larry Murphy was in no mood for trifling.
a long fixed look
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had spared Arqu-wao twice, and he did not mean to do it again.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had spared Arqu-wao twice, and he did not mean to do it again.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Larry Murphy was in no mood for trifling.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading The Irish youth understood what he must do in order to discharge the arrow, and all he was waiting for was to detect the first preliminary movement on the part of the singular being.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had spared Arqu-wao twice, and he did not mean to do it again.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
Larry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Larry Murphy was in no mood for trifling.
held up in the air
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He had spared Arqu-wao twice, and he did not mean to do it again.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Larry Murphy was in no mood for trifling.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The Irish youth understood what he must do in order to discharge the arrow, and all he was waiting for was to detect the first preliminary movement on the part of the singular being.
MurphynounUS /ˈmɜːrfi/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading Larry Murphy was in no mood for trifling.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The Irish youth understood what he must do in order to discharge the arrow, and all he was waiting for was to detect the first preliminary movement on the part of the singular being.
not any; not one
From this reading Larry Murphy was in no mood for trifling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had spared Arqu-wao twice, and he did not mean to do it again.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Irish youth understood what he must do in order to discharge the arrow, and all he was waiting for was to detect the first preliminary movement on the part of the singular being.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Irish youth understood what he must do in order to discharge the arrow, and all he was waiting for was to detect the first preliminary movement on the part of the singular being.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Irish youth understood what he must do in order to discharge the arrow, and all he was waiting for was to detect the first preliminary movement on the part of the singular being.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading The Irish youth understood what he must do in order to discharge the arrow, and all he was waiting for was to detect the first preliminary movement on the part of the singular being.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A SERIOUS QUESTION.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading A SERIOUS QUESTION.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
unusual or striking
From this reading The Irish youth understood what he must do in order to discharge the arrow, and all he was waiting for was to detect the first preliminary movement on the part of the singular being.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading He had spared Arqu-wao twice, and he did not mean to do it again.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had spared Arqu-wao twice, and he did not mean to do it again.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Larry Murphy was in no mood for trifling.
two times
From this reading He had spared Arqu-wao twice, and he did not mean to do it again.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The Irish youth understood what he must do in order to discharge the arrow, and all he was waiting for was to detect the first preliminary movement on the part of the singular being.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The Irish youth understood what he must do in order to discharge the arrow, and all he was waiting for was to detect the first preliminary movement on the part of the singular being.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Larry Murphy was in no mood for trifling.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Irish youth understood what he must do in order to discharge the arrow, and all he was waiting for was to detect the first preliminary movement on the part of the singular being.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
which person or people
From this reading He noticed his suspicious action, and raising the hammer of his rifle, he held the weapon half lifted to his shoulder, while he kept his threatening gaze fixed upon the guide, who was equally intent in watching him.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The Irish youth understood what he must do in order to discharge the arrow, and all he was waiting for was to detect the first preliminary movement on the part of the singular being.
