used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading But, like his employers, Sree was wakeful, and sat near, ready to answer questions or offer advice.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
(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 The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
react verbally
From this reading But, like his employers, Sree was wakeful, and sat near, ready to answer questions or offer advice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
boatmen
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From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
having made preparations
From this reading These minor questions were soon disposed of.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading But, like his employers, Sree was wakeful, and sat near, ready to answer questions or offer advice.
equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But, like his employers, Sree was wakeful, and sat near, ready to answer questions or offer advice.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But, like his employers, Sree was wakeful, and sat near, ready to answer questions or offer advice.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
most important element
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
the force of workers available
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading These minor questions were soon disposed of.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But, like his employers, Sree was wakeful, and sat near, ready to answer questions or offer advice.
not any; not one
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading But, like his employers, Sree was wakeful, and sat near, ready to answer questions or offer advice.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But, like his employers, Sree was wakeful, and sat near, ready to answer questions or offer advice.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading But, like his employers, Sree was wakeful, and sat near, ready to answer questions or offer advice.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But, like his employers, Sree was wakeful, and sat near, ready to answer questions or offer advice.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
free from harm or evil
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
ricenounUS /raɪs/
grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But, like his employers, Sree was wakeful, and sat near, ready to answer questions or offer advice.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
in the near future
From this reading These minor questions were soon disposed of.
Sree
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From this reading But, like his employers, Sree was wakeful, and sat near, ready to answer questions or offer advice.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These minor questions were soon disposed of.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
unquestionedadjectiveUS /ənˈkwestʃənd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading But, like his employers, Sree was wakeful, and sat near, ready to answer questions or offer advice.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DARING PLANS The tide rose but a trifle higher, so that there was no imprisonment such as had been suggested, and the boatmen, after a modest meal of rice, calmly settled themselves down to sleep.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The main topic--how to rescue the King and their friends--then took up all their thought and kept them watching and waking hour after hour, a certain equality now seeming to reign, and the boys' suggestions being listened to eagerly by their elders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
in or at the place that
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He said that he believed they might stay where they were, unquestioned, for days; and as for provisions, it would be easy for him or one of his men to go here or there about the place and buy food.
