used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They walked on more slowly, and at the entrance to a lane came to another halt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This hunt they kept up for the best part of half an hour, but without success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They walked on more slowly, and at the entrance to a lane came to another halt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I wonder where he can be keeping himself."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading This hunt they kept up for the best part of half an hour, but without success.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This hunt they kept up for the best part of half an hour, but without success.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They walked on more slowly, and at the entrance to a lane came to another halt.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I wonder where he can be keeping himself."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "He is certainly nowhere in this vicinity," said the senator's son.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
CORNEREDadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrnərd/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
Dave
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From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading They walked on more slowly, and at the entrance to a lane came to another halt.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading This hunt they kept up for the best part of half an hour, but without success.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading They walked on more slowly, and at the entrance to a lane came to another halt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is certainly nowhere in this vicinity," said the senator's son.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I wonder where he can be keeping himself."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading This hunt they kept up for the best part of half an hour, but without success.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading This hunt they kept up for the best part of half an hour, but without success.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder where he can be keeping himself."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
conformity or harmony
From this reading "I wonder where he can be keeping himself."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading This hunt they kept up for the best part of half an hour, but without success.
a narrow way or road
From this reading They walked on more slowly, and at the entrance to a lane came to another halt.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They walked on more slowly, and at the entrance to a lane came to another halt.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading "He is certainly nowhere in this vicinity," said the senator's son.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They walked on more slowly, and at the entrance to a lane came to another halt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This hunt they kept up for the best part of half an hour, but without success.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He is certainly nowhere in this vicinity," said the senator's son.
senator'snounUS /ˈsenətərz/
possessive form of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading "He is certainly nowhere in this vicinity," said the senator's son.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading They walked on more slowly, and at the entrance to a lane came to another halt.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
a male human offspring
From this reading "He is certainly nowhere in this vicinity," said the senator's son.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading This hunt they kept up for the best part of half an hour, but without success.
SUPERCARGOnoun
an officer on a merchant ship in charge of the cargo and its sale and purchase
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This hunt they kept up for the best part of half an hour, but without success.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This hunt they kept up for the best part of half an hour, but without success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This hunt they kept up for the best part of half an hour, but without success.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading "He is certainly nowhere in this vicinity," said the senator's son.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading They walked on more slowly, and at the entrance to a lane came to another halt.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I wonder where he can be keeping himself."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE SUPERCARGO IS CORNERED From one street corner Dave and Roger hurried to another, looking in every direction for some sign of Captain Marshall.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This hunt they kept up for the best part of half an hour, but without success.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder where he can be keeping himself."
