used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the ensuing consultation there appeared to be a diversity of opinion.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Nearly ten minutes elapsed before he looked up and addressed his two companions.
at or in the front
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nearly ten minutes elapsed before he looked up and addressed his two companions.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading During the ensuing consultation there appeared to be a diversity of opinion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Rand, he did not immediately declare himself.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During the ensuing consultation there appeared to be a diversity of opinion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Nearly ten minutes elapsed before he looked up and addressed his two companions.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Sitting on the rock, his chin resting in his hands, he was immersed in deep thought.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Nearly ten minutes elapsed before he looked up and addressed his two companions.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading During the ensuing consultation there appeared to be a diversity of opinion.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading As for Rand, he did not immediately declare himself.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Sitting on the rock, his chin resting in his hands, he was immersed in deep thought.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As for Rand, he did not immediately declare himself.
diversitynounUS /dɪˈvɜːrsɪti/
noticeable heterogeneity
From this reading During the ensuing consultation there appeared to be a diversity of opinion.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the ensuing consultation there appeared to be a diversity of opinion.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Nearly ten minutes elapsed before he looked up and addressed his two companions.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading During the ensuing consultation there appeared to be a diversity of opinion.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Rand, he did not immediately declare himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Sitting on the rock, his chin resting in his hands, he was immersed in deep thought.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Rand, he did not immediately declare himself.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As for Rand, he did not immediately declare himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sitting on the rock, his chin resting in his hands, he was immersed in deep thought.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading As for Rand, he did not immediately declare himself.
immersedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrst/
past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Sitting on the rock, his chin resting in his hands, he was immersed in deep thought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nearly ten minutes elapsed before he looked up and addressed his two companions.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Nearly ten minutes elapsed before he looked up and addressed his two companions.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly ten minutes elapsed before he looked up and addressed his two companions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As for Rand, he did not immediately declare himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the ensuing consultation there appeared to be a diversity of opinion.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sitting on the rock, his chin resting in his hands, he was immersed in deep thought.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading During the ensuing consultation there appeared to be a diversity of opinion.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
outlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
pack-train
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From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading As for Rand, he did not immediately declare himself.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Sitting on the rock, his chin resting in his hands, he was immersed in deep thought.
retraceverbUS /riˈtreɪs/
to go back over again
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Sitting on the rock, his chin resting in his hands, he was immersed in deep thought.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting on the rock, his chin resting in his hands, he was immersed in deep thought.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
not in physical motion
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Nearly ten minutes elapsed before he looked up and addressed his two companions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the ensuing consultation there appeared to be a diversity of opinion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
in or at that place or location
From this reading During the ensuing consultation there appeared to be a diversity of opinion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the ensuing consultation there appeared to be a diversity of opinion.
Toma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Nearly ten minutes elapsed before he looked up and addressed his two companions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nearly ten minutes elapsed before he looked up and addressed his two companions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sitting on the rock, his chin resting in his hands, he was immersed in deep thought.
in or at the place that
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Toma thought that they ought to retrace their steps in an attempt to find out where the outlaws had turned off the trail, while Dick still held to the belief that the pack-train must be somewhere ahead.
