used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIND.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
anew
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I don't know that there is any danger," said Roswell; "but it would be more comfortable to know they were not going to be our neighbors."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Doubtless he was engaged on the same errand as themselves, and the presumption was that sooner or later he would be joined by Hardman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "Let's follow up the man and question him," said Frank, starting to climb the rocks behind which the other's face had vanished.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I don't know that there is any danger," said Roswell; "but it would be more comfortable to know they were not going to be our neighbors."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Doubtless he was engaged on the same errand as themselves, and the presumption was that sooner or later he would be joined by Hardman.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading "Let's follow up the man and question him," said Frank, starting to climb the rocks behind which the other's face had vanished.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "I don't know that there is any danger," said Roswell; "but it would be more comfortable to know they were not going to be our neighbors."
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "I don't know that there is any danger," said Roswell; "but it would be more comfortable to know they were not going to be our neighbors."
the act of discovering something
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know that there is any danger," said Roswell; "but it would be more comfortable to know they were not going to be our neighbors."
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless he was engaged on the same errand as themselves, and the presumption was that sooner or later he would be joined by Hardman.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Doubtless he was engaged on the same errand as themselves, and the presumption was that sooner or later he would be joined by Hardman.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Doubtless he was engaged on the same errand as themselves, and the presumption was that sooner or later he would be joined by Hardman.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Let's follow up the man and question him," said Frank, starting to climb the rocks behind which the other's face had vanished.
a boy or man
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A FIND.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Let's follow up the man and question him," said Frank, starting to climb the rocks behind which the other's face had vanished.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Let's follow up the man and question him," said Frank, starting to climb the rocks behind which the other's face had vanished.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
the act of departing
From this reading "I don't know that there is any danger," said Roswell; "but it would be more comfortable to know they were not going to be our neighbors."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Let's follow up the man and question him," said Frank, starting to climb the rocks behind which the other's face had vanished.
Hardman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doubtless he was engaged on the same errand as themselves, and the presumption was that sooner or later he would be joined by Hardman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let's follow up the man and question him," said Frank, starting to climb the rocks behind which the other's face had vanished.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know that there is any danger," said Roswell; "but it would be more comfortable to know they were not going to be our neighbors."
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
ill-favoredadjective
usually used of a face
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't know that there is any danger," said Roswell; "but it would be more comfortable to know they were not going to be our neighbors."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Doubtless he was engaged on the same errand as themselves, and the presumption was that sooner or later he would be joined by Hardman.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know that there is any danger," said Roswell; "but it would be more comfortable to know they were not going to be our neighbors."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Doubtless he was engaged on the same errand as themselves, and the presumption was that sooner or later he would be joined by Hardman.
Let's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let's follow up the man and question him," said Frank, starting to climb the rocks behind which the other's face had vanished.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
come together
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I don't know that there is any danger," said Roswell; "but it would be more comfortable to know they were not going to be our neighbors."
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "I don't know that there is any danger," said Roswell; "but it would be more comfortable to know they were not going to be our neighbors."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I don't know that there is any danger," said Roswell; "but it would be more comfortable to know they were not going to be our neighbors."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Doubtless he was engaged on the same errand as themselves, and the presumption was that sooner or later he would be joined by Hardman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Doubtless he was engaged on the same errand as themselves, and the presumption was that sooner or later he would be joined by Hardman.
other's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let's follow up the man and question him," said Frank, starting to climb the rocks behind which the other's face had vanished.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I don't know that there is any danger," said Roswell; "but it would be more comfortable to know they were not going to be our neighbors."
the act of departing politely
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
presumptionnounUS /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
an assumption that is taken for granted
From this reading Doubtless he was engaged on the same errand as themselves, and the presumption was that sooner or later he would be joined by Hardman.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Let's follow up the man and question him," said Frank, starting to climb the rocks behind which the other's face had vanished.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "Let's follow up the man and question him," said Frank, starting to climb the rocks behind which the other's face had vanished.
roguenounUS /roʊɡ/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
RoswellnounUS /ˈrɑːswel/
a town in southeast New Mexico
From this reading "I don't know that there is any danger," said Roswell; "but it would be more comfortable to know they were not going to be our neighbors."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't know that there is any danger," said Roswell; "but it would be more comfortable to know they were not going to be our neighbors."
Identical; not different.
From this reading Doubtless he was engaged on the same errand as themselves, and the presumption was that sooner or later he would be joined by Hardman.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Doubtless he was engaged on the same errand as themselves, and the presumption was that sooner or later he would be joined by Hardman.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "Let's follow up the man and question him," said Frank, starting to climb the rocks behind which the other's face had vanished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Doubtless he was engaged on the same errand as themselves, and the presumption was that sooner or later he would be joined by Hardman.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I don't know that there is any danger," said Roswell; "but it would be more comfortable to know they were not going to be our neighbors."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Let's follow up the man and question him," said Frank, starting to climb the rocks behind which the other's face had vanished.
having passed out of existence
From this reading "Let's follow up the man and question him," said Frank, starting to climb the rocks behind which the other's face had vanished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I don't know that there is any danger," said Roswell; "but it would be more comfortable to know they were not going to be our neighbors."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Let's follow up the man and question him," said Frank, starting to climb the rocks behind which the other's face had vanished.
which person or people
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was an unpleasant discovery to the boys that after parting company with the ill-favored man who was known to be a friend and comrade of the rogue Ike Hardman, and after travelling hundreds of miles to this lonely spot, they should meet the fellow again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Doubtless he was engaged on the same errand as themselves, and the presumption was that sooner or later he would be joined by Hardman.
