used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Act as if we wasn't talking of anything but hunting and fishing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
any thing at all
From this reading Act as if we wasn't talking of anything but hunting and fishing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Act as if we wasn't talking of anything but hunting and fishing.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't let him see you think it.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "He knows what we're here for," Jim whispered, in a tone of fear.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Act as if we wasn't talking of anything but hunting and fishing.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "He knows what we're here for," Jim whispered, in a tone of fear.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don't let him see you think it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Act as if we wasn't talking of anything but hunting and fishing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Act as if we wasn't talking of anything but hunting and fishing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Don't let him see you think it.
JetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He knows what we're here for," Jim whispered, in a tone of fear.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "He knows what we're here for," Jim whispered, in a tone of fear.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Don't let him see you think it.
engage in
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
not any; not one
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
and nothing more
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Don't let him see you think it.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Act as if we wasn't talking of anything but hunting and fishing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Don't let him see you think it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "He knows what we're here for," Jim whispered, in a tone of fear.
precisely as stated
From this reading The boy's first thought was to edge farther into the shanty, in order to prevent his face from being seen so plainly; but he did not dare make very much of a move lest the man should be aware of his purpose.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Act as if we wasn't talking of anything but hunting and fishing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Act as if we wasn't talking of anything but hunting and fishing.
we're
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From this reading "He knows what we're here for," Jim whispered, in a tone of fear.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE VISIT There could be no question but that the man was coming for the sole and only purpose of paying them a visit, and Jet was quite confident he had grown suspicious he and his companion were being followed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "He knows what we're here for," Jim whispered, in a tone of fear.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "He knows what we're here for," Jim whispered, in a tone of fear.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't let him see you think it.
