used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Larry Little, upon finding that Rob was his master in the athletic trial, quietly accepted the situation and became a loyal follower of him whom he could not lead.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some are born to be rulers, it would seem, while others must content to be followers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Larry Little, upon finding that Rob was his master in the athletic trial, quietly accepted the situation and became a loyal follower of him whom he could not lead.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Some are born to be rulers, it would seem, while others must content to be followers.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Larry Little, upon finding that Rob was his master in the athletic trial, quietly accepted the situation and became a loyal follower of him whom he could not lead.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
brought into existence
From this reading Some are born to be rulers, it would seem, while others must content to be followers.
terminate
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It is needless to say that the latter class is quite as essential and fully as creditable as the former.
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Some are born to be rulers, it would seem, while others must content to be followers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Larry Little, upon finding that Rob was his master in the athletic trial, quietly accepted the situation and became a loyal follower of him whom he could not lead.
creditableadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəbəl/
worthy of often limited commendation
From this reading It is needless to say that the latter class is quite as essential and fully as creditable as the former.
the specified day of the month
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading If not as serious a situation as that of Little Hickory’s, it held enough of horror and terror to satisfy at least the participant.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading It is needless to say that the latter class is quite as essential and fully as creditable as the former.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Larry Little, upon finding that Rob was his master in the athletic trial, quietly accepted the situation and became a loyal follower of him whom he could not lead.
followernounUS /ˈfɑːloʊər/
a person who accepts the leadership of another
From this reading Larry Little, upon finding that Rob was his master in the athletic trial, quietly accepted the situation and became a loyal follower of him whom he could not lead.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading Some are born to be rulers, it would seem, while others must content to be followers.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading It is needless to say that the latter class is quite as essential and fully as creditable as the former.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading It is needless to say that the latter class is quite as essential and fully as creditable as the former.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Larry Little, upon finding that Rob was his master in the athletic trial, quietly accepted the situation and became a loyal follower of him whom he could not lead.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading If not as serious a situation as that of Little Hickory’s, it held enough of horror and terror to satisfy at least the participant.
Hickory's
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From this reading If not as serious a situation as that of Little Hickory’s, it held enough of horror and terror to satisfy at least the participant.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Larry Little, upon finding that Rob was his master in the athletic trial, quietly accepted the situation and became a loyal follower of him whom he could not lead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Larry Little, upon finding that Rob was his master in the athletic trial, quietly accepted the situation and became a loyal follower of him whom he could not lead.
intense and profound fear
From this reading If not as serious a situation as that of Little Hickory’s, it held enough of horror and terror to satisfy at least the participant.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If not as serious a situation as that of Little Hickory’s, it held enough of horror and terror to satisfy at least the participant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
a single distinct event
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
Larry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Larry Little, upon finding that Rob was his master in the athletic trial, quietly accepted the situation and became a loyal follower of him whom he could not lead.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It is needless to say that the latter class is quite as essential and fully as creditable as the former.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Larry Little, upon finding that Rob was his master in the athletic trial, quietly accepted the situation and became a loyal follower of him whom he could not lead.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading If not as serious a situation as that of Little Hickory’s, it held enough of horror and terror to satisfy at least the participant.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If not as serious a situation as that of Little Hickory’s, it held enough of horror and terror to satisfy at least the participant.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading Larry Little, upon finding that Rob was his master in the athletic trial, quietly accepted the situation and became a loyal follower of him whom he could not lead.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Larry Little, upon finding that Rob was his master in the athletic trial, quietly accepted the situation and became a loyal follower of him whom he could not lead.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Some are born to be rulers, it would seem, while others must content to be followers.
absolutely essential
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to say that the latter class is quite as essential and fully as creditable as the former.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If not as serious a situation as that of Little Hickory’s, it held enough of horror and terror to satisfy at least the participant.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some are born to be rulers, it would seem, while others must content to be followers.
participantnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpənt/
someone who takes part in an activity
From this reading If not as serious a situation as that of Little Hickory’s, it held enough of horror and terror to satisfy at least the participant.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
with low volume
From this reading Larry Little, upon finding that Rob was his master in the athletic trial, quietly accepted the situation and became a loyal follower of him whom he could not lead.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is needless to say that the latter class is quite as essential and fully as creditable as the former.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Larry Little, upon finding that Rob was his master in the athletic trial, quietly accepted the situation and became a loyal follower of him whom he could not lead.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading Some are born to be rulers, it would seem, while others must content to be followers.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading If not as serious a situation as that of Little Hickory’s, it held enough of horror and terror to satisfy at least the participant.
express in words
From this reading It is needless to say that the latter class is quite as essential and fully as creditable as the former.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Some are born to be rulers, it would seem, while others must content to be followers.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading If not as serious a situation as that of Little Hickory’s, it held enough of horror and terror to satisfy at least the participant.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading If not as serious a situation as that of Little Hickory’s, it held enough of horror and terror to satisfy at least the participant.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some are born to be rulers, it would seem, while others must content to be followers.
make square
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading If not as serious a situation as that of Little Hickory’s, it held enough of horror and terror to satisfy at least the participant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If not as serious a situation as that of Little Hickory’s, it held enough of horror and terror to satisfy at least the participant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
the act of testing something
From this reading Larry Little, upon finding that Rob was his master in the athletic trial, quietly accepted the situation and became a loyal follower of him whom he could not lead.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Larry Little, upon finding that Rob was his master in the athletic trial, quietly accepted the situation and became a loyal follower of him whom he could not lead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Some are born to be rulers, it would seem, while others must content to be followers.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Larry Little, upon finding that Rob was his master in the athletic trial, quietly accepted the situation and became a loyal follower of him whom he could not lead.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As this was an eventful evening in the fortunes of the colonists of Break o’ Day, and it is best to keep as square a front as is possible with the date, it seems necessary to record at this time a peculiar incident which befell another member of the party.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Some are born to be rulers, it would seem, while others must content to be followers.
