used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST IS WAITED UPON BY A DEPUTY SHERIFF.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Four men are a formidable force to any number of boys; and the fact that Sheriff Greene was one of the party added to the seriousness of the visitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Four men are a formidable force to any number of boys; and the fact that Sheriff Greene was one of the party added to the seriousness of the visitation.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The boat in which he was approaching was a hired one, rowed by the two men who worked for him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Four men are a formidable force to any number of boys; and the fact that Sheriff Greene was one of the party added to the seriousness of the visitation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His force was sufficient to do us a great deal of mischief; and the questions as to what he would, and what he could do, were full of interest to us.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The boat in which he was approaching was a hired one, rowed by the two men who worked for him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Four men are a formidable force to any number of boys; and the fact that Sheriff Greene was one of the party added to the seriousness of the visitation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST IS WAITED UPON BY A DEPUTY SHERIFF.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His force was sufficient to do us a great deal of mischief; and the questions as to what he would, and what he could do, were full of interest to us.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading His force was sufficient to do us a great deal of mischief; and the questions as to what he would, and what he could do, were full of interest to us.
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
DEPUTYnounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST IS WAITED UPON BY A DEPUTY SHERIFF.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading His force was sufficient to do us a great deal of mischief; and the questions as to what he would, and what he could do, were full of interest to us.
ERNEST
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From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST IS WAITED UPON BY A DEPUTY SHERIFF.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Four men are a formidable force to any number of boys; and the fact that Sheriff Greene was one of the party added to the seriousness of the visitation.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The boat in which he was approaching was a hired one, rowed by the two men who worked for him.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading His force was sufficient to do us a great deal of mischief; and the questions as to what he would, and what he could do, were full of interest to us.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Four men are a formidable force to any number of boys; and the fact that Sheriff Greene was one of the party added to the seriousness of the visitation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four men are a formidable force to any number of boys; and the fact that Sheriff Greene was one of the party added to the seriousness of the visitation.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His force was sufficient to do us a great deal of mischief; and the questions as to what he would, and what he could do, were full of interest to us.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His force was sufficient to do us a great deal of mischief; and the questions as to what he would, and what he could do, were full of interest to us.
GreenenounUS /ɡriːn/
English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)
From this reading Four men are a formidable force to any number of boys; and the fact that Sheriff Greene was one of the party added to the seriousness of the visitation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The boat in which he was approaching was a hired one, rowed by the two men who worked for him.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading The boat in which he was approaching was a hired one, rowed by the two men who worked for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His force was sufficient to do us a great deal of mischief; and the questions as to what he would, and what he could do, were full of interest to us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST IS WAITED UPON BY A DEPUTY SHERIFF.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His force was sufficient to do us a great deal of mischief; and the questions as to what he would, and what he could do, were full of interest to us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST IS WAITED UPON BY A DEPUTY SHERIFF.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
engage in
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
the force of workers available
From this reading The boat in which he was approaching was a hired one, rowed by the two men who worked for him.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading His force was sufficient to do us a great deal of mischief; and the questions as to what he would, and what he could do, were full of interest to us.
a form of address for a man
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
not any; not one
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Four men are a formidable force to any number of boys; and the fact that Sheriff Greene was one of the party added to the seriousness of the visitation.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The boat in which he was approaching was a hired one, rowed by the two men who worked for him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
Parasyte's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Four men are a formidable force to any number of boys; and the fact that Sheriff Greene was one of the party added to the seriousness of the visitation.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
participate in games or sport
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading His force was sufficient to do us a great deal of mischief; and the questions as to what he would, and what he could do, were full of interest to us.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading The boat in which he was approaching was a hired one, rowed by the two men who worked for him.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Four men are a formidable force to any number of boys; and the fact that Sheriff Greene was one of the party added to the seriousness of the visitation.
SHERIFFnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST IS WAITED UPON BY A DEPUTY SHERIFF.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading His force was sufficient to do us a great deal of mischief; and the questions as to what he would, and what he could do, were full of interest to us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Four men are a formidable force to any number of boys; and the fact that Sheriff Greene was one of the party added to the seriousness of the visitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The boat in which he was approaching was a hired one, rowed by the two men who worked for him.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST IS WAITED UPON BY A DEPUTY SHERIFF.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His force was sufficient to do us a great deal of mischief; and the questions as to what he would, and what he could do, were full of interest to us.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
visitationnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading Four men are a formidable force to any number of boys; and the fact that Sheriff Greene was one of the party added to the seriousness of the visitation.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST IS WAITED UPON BY A DEPUTY SHERIFF.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His force was sufficient to do us a great deal of mischief; and the questions as to what he would, and what he could do, were full of interest to us.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His force was sufficient to do us a great deal of mischief; and the questions as to what he would, and what he could do, were full of interest to us.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading We had no means of knowing the object of Mr. Parasyte's visit to Camp Fair Play--whether he was coming to make a treaty of peace, or to declare and carry on the war.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST IS WAITED UPON BY A DEPUTY SHERIFF.
which person or people
From this reading The boat in which he was approaching was a hired one, rowed by the two men who worked for him.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The boat in which he was approaching was a hired one, rowed by the two men who worked for him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His force was sufficient to do us a great deal of mischief; and the questions as to what he would, and what he could do, were full of interest to us.
