used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In nine cases out of ten a man does work better when unencumbered.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading I could see that Daniel sorely wanted to accompany me, but I decided not to take him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mostly people who pretend to help fail to understand what is in one's mind, and as a consequence generally bungle things grievously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mostly people who pretend to help fail to understand what is in one's mind, and as a consequence generally bungle things grievously.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In nine cases out of ten a man does work better when unencumbered.
bungleverbUS /ˈbʌŋɡəl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading Mostly people who pretend to help fail to understand what is in one's mind, and as a consequence generally bungle things grievously.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could see that Daniel sorely wanted to accompany me, but I decided not to take him.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In nine cases out of ten a man does work better when unencumbered.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Mostly people who pretend to help fail to understand what is in one's mind, and as a consequence generally bungle things grievously.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could see that Daniel sorely wanted to accompany me, but I decided not to take him.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading I could see that Daniel sorely wanted to accompany me, but I decided not to take him.
recognizable; marked
From this reading I could see that Daniel sorely wanted to accompany me, but I decided not to take him.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In nine cases out of ten a man does work better when unencumbered.
ENDELLION
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From this reading MY JOURNEY TO ENDELLION.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Mostly people who pretend to help fail to understand what is in one's mind, and as a consequence generally bungle things grievously.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Mostly people who pretend to help fail to understand what is in one's mind, and as a consequence generally bungle things grievously.
grievouslyadverbUS /ˈɡriːvəsli/
in a grievous manner
From this reading Mostly people who pretend to help fail to understand what is in one's mind, and as a consequence generally bungle things grievously.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mostly people who pretend to help fail to understand what is in one's mind, and as a consequence generally bungle things grievously.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could see that Daniel sorely wanted to accompany me, but I decided not to take him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The next morning I started to ride to the home of the Killigrews.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The next morning I started to ride to the home of the Killigrews.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In nine cases out of ten a man does work better when unencumbered.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mostly people who pretend to help fail to understand what is in one's mind, and as a consequence generally bungle things grievously.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO ENDELLION.
Killigrews
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning I started to ride to the home of the Killigrews.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In nine cases out of ten a man does work better when unencumbered.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could see that Daniel sorely wanted to accompany me, but I decided not to take him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mostly people who pretend to help fail to understand what is in one's mind, and as a consequence generally bungle things grievously.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning I started to ride to the home of the Killigrews.
MostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Mostly people who pretend to help fail to understand what is in one's mind, and as a consequence generally bungle things grievously.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO ENDELLION.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning I started to ride to the home of the Killigrews.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading In nine cases out of ten a man does work better when unencumbered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could see that Daniel sorely wanted to accompany me, but I decided not to take him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning I started to ride to the home of the Killigrews.
one's
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From this reading Mostly people who pretend to help fail to understand what is in one's mind, and as a consequence generally bungle things grievously.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In nine cases out of ten a man does work better when unencumbered.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Mostly people who pretend to help fail to understand what is in one's mind, and as a consequence generally bungle things grievously.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading Mostly people who pretend to help fail to understand what is in one's mind, and as a consequence generally bungle things grievously.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The next morning I started to ride to the home of the Killigrews.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I could see that Daniel sorely wanted to accompany me, but I decided not to take him.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading I could see that Daniel sorely wanted to accompany me, but I decided not to take him.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The next morning I started to ride to the home of the Killigrews.
carry out
From this reading I could see that Daniel sorely wanted to accompany me, but I decided not to take him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading In nine cases out of ten a man does work better when unencumbered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I could see that Daniel sorely wanted to accompany me, but I decided not to take him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning I started to ride to the home of the Killigrews.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Mostly people who pretend to help fail to understand what is in one's mind, and as a consequence generally bungle things grievously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY JOURNEY TO ENDELLION.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Mostly people who pretend to help fail to understand what is in one's mind, and as a consequence generally bungle things grievously.
unencumberedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnenˈkʌmbərd/
free of encumbrance
From this reading In nine cases out of ten a man does work better when unencumbered.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I could see that Daniel sorely wanted to accompany me, but I decided not to take him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mostly people who pretend to help fail to understand what is in one's mind, and as a consequence generally bungle things grievously.
at the time that
From this reading In nine cases out of ten a man does work better when unencumbered.
which person or people
From this reading Mostly people who pretend to help fail to understand what is in one's mind, and as a consequence generally bungle things grievously.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In nine cases out of ten a man does work better when unencumbered.
