used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "But, you know, I want it very much, and if you can find it you will do me a great pleasure," Francis called after him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But, you know, I want it very much, and if you can find it you will do me a great pleasure," Francis called after him.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Well, since I need not be on duty with the General, I will do my best," he answered.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are a cruel despot," I could not help saying to Francis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It's no easy matter to find such a thing in the sand," he growled, as he limped off.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well, since I need not be on duty with the General, I will do my best," he answered.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Well, since I need not be on duty with the General, I will do my best," he answered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But, you know, I want it very much, and if you can find it you will do me a great pleasure," Francis called after him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "But, you know, I want it very much, and if you can find it you will do me a great pleasure," Francis called after him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But, you know, I want it very much, and if you can find it you will do me a great pleasure," Francis called after him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "You are a cruel despot," I could not help saying to Francis.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "You are a cruel despot," I could not help saying to Francis.
despotnounUS /ˈdespət/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading "You are a cruel despot," I could not help saying to Francis.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But, you know, I want it very much, and if you can find it you will do me a great pleasure," Francis called after him.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "Well, since I need not be on duty with the General, I will do my best," he answered.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "It's no easy matter to find such a thing in the sand," he growled, as he limped off.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "It's no easy matter to find such a thing in the sand," he growled, as he limped off.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
Francis
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From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Well, since I need not be on duty with the General, I will do my best," he answered.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "But, you know, I want it very much, and if you can find it you will do me a great pleasure," Francis called after him.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading "It's no easy matter to find such a thing in the sand," he growled, as he limped off.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's no easy matter to find such a thing in the sand," he growled, as he limped off.
heathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "You are a cruel despot," I could not help saying to Francis.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But, you know, I want it very much, and if you can find it you will do me a great pleasure," Francis called after him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But, you know, I want it very much, and if you can find it you will do me a great pleasure," Francis called after him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But, you know, I want it very much, and if you can find it you will do me a great pleasure," Francis called after him.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's no easy matter to find such a thing in the sand," he growled, as he limped off.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "But, you know, I want it very much, and if you can find it you will do me a great pleasure," Francis called after him.
limpedverbUS /lɪmpt/
past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading "It's no easy matter to find such a thing in the sand," he growled, as he limped off.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "It's no easy matter to find such a thing in the sand," he growled, as he limped off.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But, you know, I want it very much, and if you can find it you will do me a great pleasure," Francis called after him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "But, you know, I want it very much, and if you can find it you will do me a great pleasure," Francis called after him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well, since I need not be on duty with the General, I will do my best," he answered.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Well, since I need not be on duty with the General, I will do my best," he answered.
not any; not one
From this reading "It's no easy matter to find such a thing in the sand," he growled, as he limped off.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Well, since I need not be on duty with the General, I will do my best," he answered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "But, you know, I want it very much, and if you can find it you will do me a great pleasure," Francis called after him.
riding-whip
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
RolfnounUS /roʊlf/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading "It's no easy matter to find such a thing in the sand," he growled, as he limped off.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "You are a cruel despot," I could not help saying to Francis.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Well, since I need not be on duty with the General, I will do my best," he answered.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "It's no easy matter to find such a thing in the sand," he growled, as he limped off.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
a special situation
From this reading "It's no easy matter to find such a thing in the sand," he growled, as he limped off.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's no easy matter to find such a thing in the sand," he growled, as he limped off.
precisely as stated
From this reading "But, you know, I want it very much, and if you can find it you will do me a great pleasure," Francis called after him.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "But, you know, I want it very much, and if you can find it you will do me a great pleasure," Francis called after him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, since I need not be on duty with the General, I will do my best," he answered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But, you know, I want it very much, and if you can find it you will do me a great pleasure," Francis called after him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, since I need not be on duty with the General, I will do my best," he answered.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Francis ordered Rolf off in search of her riding-whip which she had lost on the heath in the morning, making sure this would keep him out of the way for a time.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But, you know, I want it very much, and if you can find it you will do me a great pleasure," Francis called after him.
