used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Feeling the necessity of a private conclusion or two, he loped Polkadot into what he hoped would prove the less used path.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Considering the emphasis with which he had interpolated himself into her acquaintance that opera evening, the length of the unbroken after-pause seemed incredible.
after-pause
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From this reading Considering the emphasis with which he had interpolated himself into her acquaintance that opera evening, the length of the unbroken after-pause seemed incredible.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three whole days since he had met her, and not once since had he seen her!
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Feeling the necessity of a private conclusion or two, he loped Polkadot into what he hoped would prove the less used path.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Considering the emphasis with which he had interpolated himself into her acquaintance that opera evening, the length of the unbroken after-pause seemed incredible.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three whole days since he had met her, and not once since had he seen her!
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading Considering the emphasis with which he had interpolated himself into her acquaintance that opera evening, the length of the unbroken after-pause seemed incredible.
divisible by two
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Considering the emphasis with which he had interpolated himself into her acquaintance that opera evening, the length of the unbroken after-pause seemed incredible.
at any time
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
exclamatoryadjective
sudden and strong
From this reading His thoughts, like the pinto’s hoof-beats, were of a rather violent, not to say exclamatory sort.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Feeling the necessity of a private conclusion or two, he loped Polkadot into what he hoped would prove the less used path.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three whole days since he had met her, and not once since had he seen her!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Feeling the necessity of a private conclusion or two, he loped Polkadot into what he hoped would prove the less used path.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Three whole days since he had met her, and not once since had he seen her!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Considering the emphasis with which he had interpolated himself into her acquaintance that opera evening, the length of the unbroken after-pause seemed incredible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His thoughts, like the pinto’s hoof-beats, were of a rather violent, not to say exclamatory sort.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
hoof-beats
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From this reading His thoughts, like the pinto’s hoof-beats, were of a rather violent, not to say exclamatory sort.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Feeling the necessity of a private conclusion or two, he loped Polkadot into what he hoped would prove the less used path.
hordenounUS /hɔːrd/
a vast multitude
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading Considering the emphasis with which he had interpolated himself into her acquaintance that opera evening, the length of the unbroken after-pause seemed incredible.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
interpolatedverbUS /ˌɪˈtɜːrpəleɪtɪd/
past form of “interpolate” — estimate the value of
From this reading Considering the emphasis with which he had interpolated himself into her acquaintance that opera evening, the length of the unbroken after-pause seemed incredible.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Feeling the necessity of a private conclusion or two, he loped Polkadot into what he hoped would prove the less used path.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Considering the emphasis with which he had interpolated himself into her acquaintance that opera evening, the length of the unbroken after-pause seemed incredible.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Feeling the necessity of a private conclusion or two, he loped Polkadot into what he hoped would prove the less used path.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
loped
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From this reading Feeling the necessity of a private conclusion or two, he loped Polkadot into what he hoped would prove the less used path.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Three whole days since he had met her, and not once since had he seen her!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Feeling the necessity of a private conclusion or two, he loped Polkadot into what he hoped would prove the less used path.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His thoughts, like the pinto’s hoof-beats, were of a rather violent, not to say exclamatory sort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
on one occasion
From this reading Three whole days since he had met her, and not once since had he seen her!
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading Considering the emphasis with which he had interpolated himself into her acquaintance that opera evening, the length of the unbroken after-pause seemed incredible.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Feeling the necessity of a private conclusion or two, he loped Polkadot into what he hoped would prove the less used path.
Pape
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From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
a course of conduct
From this reading Feeling the necessity of a private conclusion or two, he loped Polkadot into what he hoped would prove the less used path.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
pinto's
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From this reading His thoughts, like the pinto’s hoof-beats, were of a rather violent, not to say exclamatory sort.
Polkadot
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From this reading Feeling the necessity of a private conclusion or two, he loped Polkadot into what he hoped would prove the less used path.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Feeling the necessity of a private conclusion or two, he loped Polkadot into what he hoped would prove the less used path.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Feeling the necessity of a private conclusion or two, he loped Polkadot into what he hoped would prove the less used path.
on the contrary
From this reading His thoughts, like the pinto’s hoof-beats, were of a rather violent, not to say exclamatory sort.
express in words
From this reading His thoughts, like the pinto’s hoof-beats, were of a rather violent, not to say exclamatory sort.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Considering the emphasis with which he had interpolated himself into her acquaintance that opera evening, the length of the unbroken after-pause seemed incredible.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Three whole days since he had met her, and not once since had he seen her!
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Three whole days since he had met her, and not once since had he seen her!
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading His thoughts, like the pinto’s hoof-beats, were of a rather violent, not to say exclamatory sort.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Considering the emphasis with which he had interpolated himself into her acquaintance that opera evening, the length of the unbroken after-pause seemed incredible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Feeling the necessity of a private conclusion or two, he loped Polkadot into what he hoped would prove the less used path.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His thoughts, like the pinto’s hoof-beats, were of a rather violent, not to say exclamatory sort.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three whole days since he had met her, and not once since had he seen her!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
transitoryadjectiveUS /ˈtrænzətɔːri/
lasting a very short time
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Feeling the necessity of a private conclusion or two, he loped Polkadot into what he hoped would prove the less used path.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading Considering the emphasis with which he had interpolated himself into her acquaintance that opera evening, the length of the unbroken after-pause seemed incredible.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Feeling the necessity of a private conclusion or two, he loped Polkadot into what he hoped would prove the less used path.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading His thoughts, like the pinto’s hoof-beats, were of a rather violent, not to say exclamatory sort.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His thoughts, like the pinto’s hoof-beats, were of a rather violent, not to say exclamatory sort.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Feeling the necessity of a private conclusion or two, he loped Polkadot into what he hoped would prove the less used path.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Considering the emphasis with which he had interpolated himself into her acquaintance that opera evening, the length of the unbroken after-pause seemed incredible.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Three whole days since he had met her, and not once since had he seen her!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Central Park, even with its horde of transitory inhabitants, looked more than ever like home to Peter Pape this late afternoon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Feeling the necessity of a private conclusion or two, he loped Polkadot into what he hoped would prove the less used path.
