used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Gar and I know those islands, although we haven’t had a chance to do any exploring lately.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Gar and I know those islands, although we haven’t had a chance to do any exploring lately.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Two heads are better than one,” he said simply, as Nancy stepped into the launch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
(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 “Two heads are better than one,” he said simply, as Nancy stepped into the launch.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “Gar and I know those islands, although we haven’t had a chance to do any exploring lately.”
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
DellnounUS /del/
a small wooded hollow
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Gar and I know those islands, although we haven’t had a chance to do any exploring lately.”
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t worry,” Dell remarked.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading “Gar and I know those islands, although we haven’t had a chance to do any exploring lately.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
GarnounUS /ɡɑːr/
primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needlelike teeth
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
haven't
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From this reading “Gar and I know those islands, although we haven’t had a chance to do any exploring lately.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “Two heads are better than one,” he said simply, as Nancy stepped into the launch.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Gar and I know those islands, although we haven’t had a chance to do any exploring lately.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Two heads are better than one,” he said simply, as Nancy stepped into the launch.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading “Gar and I know those islands, although we haven’t had a chance to do any exploring lately.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
and nothing more
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Gar and I know those islands, although we haven’t had a chance to do any exploring lately.”
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
in the recent past
From this reading “Gar and I know those islands, although we haven’t had a chance to do any exploring lately.”
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading “Two heads are better than one,” he said simply, as Nancy stepped into the launch.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Two heads are better than one,” he said simply, as Nancy stepped into the launch.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
in the near future
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
rebelliousadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Don’t worry,” Dell remarked.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Two heads are better than one,” he said simply, as Nancy stepped into the launch.
cut with a saw
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
SCOUTINGnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
and nothing more
From this reading “Two heads are better than one,” he said simply, as Nancy stepped into the launch.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading “Two heads are better than one,” he said simply, as Nancy stepped into the launch.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Two heads are better than one,” he said simply, as Nancy stepped into the launch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Gar and I know those islands, although we haven’t had a chance to do any exploring lately.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
TRUANTS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Two heads are better than one,” he said simply, as Nancy stepped into the launch.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Gar and I know those islands, although we haven’t had a chance to do any exploring lately.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SCOUTING FOR THE TRUANTS If Rosa had been rebellious and uncertain in her conduct, her friends Gar and Dell were just the opposite, it seemed to Nancy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Waiting now a few minutes for Gar to return with his motor boat, Nancy tried to keep down her anxieties by building her courage upon the assistance of Gar, and as he presently hailed her from the landing, she saw that his sister Dell was with him.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading “Don’t worry,” Dell remarked.
