used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
for the reason that
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
a boy or man
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading "But why should the other need the food?"
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Maybe he wanted to give them to the ither man."
the act of departing
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
how
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From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
ither
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Maybe he wanted to give them to the ither man."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Maybe he wanted to give them to the ither man."
by chance
From this reading "Maybe he wanted to give them to the ither man."
come together
From this reading "He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "But why should the other need the food?"
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "But why should the other need the food?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading "He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "But why should the other need the food?"
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"
stupidlyadverbUS /ˈstuːpədli/
in a stupid manner
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
carry out
From this reading "He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"
Telford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Maybe he wanted to give them to the ither man."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "Maybe he wanted to give them to the ither man."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
