used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sometimes there is more in the telling of a story than there is meat in it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “That’s good, Nick,” remarked the scout, after a brief silence, “as far as it goes.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
APACHESnounUS /əˈpætʃiz/
plural of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading LOCOED APACHES.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
of short duration or distance
From this reading “That’s good, Nick,” remarked the scout, after a brief silence, “as far as it goes.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
catermounts
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From this reading “Sufferin’ catermounts!” exclaimed Nomad.
DellnounUS /del/
a small wooded hollow
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
effectivenessnounUS /ɪˈfektɪvnəs/
power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Sufferin’ catermounts!” exclaimed Nomad.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “That’s good, Nick,” remarked the scout, after a brief silence, “as far as it goes.”
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “That’s good, Nick,” remarked the scout, after a brief silence, “as far as it goes.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “That’s good, Nick,” remarked the scout, after a brief silence, “as far as it goes.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sometimes there is more in the telling of a story than there is meat in it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes there is more in the telling of a story than there is meat in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes there is more in the telling of a story than there is meat in it.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
LOCOED
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From this reading LOCOED APACHES.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Sometimes there is more in the telling of a story than there is meat in it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sometimes there is more in the telling of a story than there is meat in it.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading “That’s good, Nick,” remarked the scout, after a brief silence, “as far as it goes.”
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
NomadnounUS /ˈnoʊmæd/
a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
From this reading “Sufferin’ catermounts!” exclaimed Nomad.
Nomad'snounUS /ˈnoʊmædz/
possessive form of “nomad” — a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sometimes there is more in the telling of a story than there is meat in it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “That’s good, Nick,” remarked the scout, after a brief silence, “as far as it goes.”
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “That’s good, Nick,” remarked the scout, after a brief silence, “as far as it goes.”
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes there is more in the telling of a story than there is meat in it.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Sometimes there is more in the telling of a story than there is meat in it.
Sufferin
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From this reading “Sufferin’ catermounts!” exclaimed Nomad.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Sometimes there is more in the telling of a story than there is meat in it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sometimes there is more in the telling of a story than there is meat in it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That’s good, Nick,” remarked the scout, after a brief silence, “as far as it goes.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sometimes there is more in the telling of a story than there is meat in it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sometimes there is more in the telling of a story than there is meat in it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But there was meat in Nomad’s recital, and, profoundly stirred as he was, he told it with a simple effectiveness that made Dell and the scout live over with him his night’s trailing.
