used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
at or in the front
From this reading An unreasoning irritability tormented and blinded him to everything but the trail ahead.
(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 But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading THE MAN OUTSIDE Dave loped through Twin River in no amiable mood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An unreasoning irritability tormented and blinded him to everything but the trail ahead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An unreasoning irritability tormented and blinded him to everything but the trail ahead.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Where ’s Jean?" asked Dave, briefly, as he entered.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where ’s Jean?" asked Dave, briefly, as he entered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading An unreasoning irritability tormented and blinded him to everything but the trail ahead.
cause to be bored
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading "Where ’s Jean?" asked Dave, briefly, as he entered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An unreasoning irritability tormented and blinded him to everything but the trail ahead.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
Dave
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From this reading THE MAN OUTSIDE Dave loped through Twin River in no amiable mood.
Dave's
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From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "Where ’s Jean?" asked Dave, briefly, as he entered.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading An unreasoning irritability tormented and blinded him to everything but the trail ahead.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Rose glanced at him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An unreasoning irritability tormented and blinded him to everything but the trail ahead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
huggingnounUS /ˈhʌɡɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
ill-feeling
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From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN OUTSIDE Dave loped through Twin River in no amiable mood.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
irritabilitynounUS /ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪləti/
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading An unreasoning irritability tormented and blinded him to everything but the trail ahead.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading "Where ’s Jean?" asked Dave, briefly, as he entered.
LaFrance
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From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
loped
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From this reading THE MAN OUTSIDE Dave loped through Twin River in no amiable mood.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN OUTSIDE Dave loped through Twin River in no amiable mood.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading THE MAN OUTSIDE Dave loped through Twin River in no amiable mood.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
not any; not one
From this reading THE MAN OUTSIDE Dave loped through Twin River in no amiable mood.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE MAN OUTSIDE Dave loped through Twin River in no amiable mood.
oversightnounUS /ˈoʊvərsaɪt/
an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE MAN OUTSIDE Dave loped through Twin River in no amiable mood.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Rose glanced at him.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Where ’s Jean?" asked Dave, briefly, as he entered.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
solicitousadjectiveUS /səˈlɪsətəs/
full of anxiety and concern
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
not in physical motion
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN OUTSIDE Dave loped through Twin River in no amiable mood.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE MAN OUTSIDE Dave loped through Twin River in no amiable mood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An unreasoning irritability tormented and blinded him to everything but the trail ahead.
tormentedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading An unreasoning irritability tormented and blinded him to everything but the trail ahead.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading An unreasoning irritability tormented and blinded him to everything but the trail ahead.
TwinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading THE MAN OUTSIDE Dave loped through Twin River in no amiable mood.
unreasoningadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznɪŋ/
not based on reason or evidence
From this reading An unreasoning irritability tormented and blinded him to everything but the trail ahead.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
at the time that
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where ’s Jean?" asked Dave, briefly, as he entered.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But if Dave failed to notice his friends, one of them at least bore him no ill-feeling for the oversight; this one was so solicitous for Dave’s welfare that he followed all the way to the LaFrance cabin; when Dave went indoors he still lingered, hugging the cabin wall close to a window, while he listened with much interest to the talk that went on inside.
