used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Between going it alone and accompanying him, it seemed to be a case of choosing the lesser evil.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Between going it alone and accompanying him, it seemed to be a case of choosing the lesser evil.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading She was too bitter against him to ask, after admitting that she could not face the wilderness alone.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She was too bitter against him to ask, after admitting that she could not face the wilderness alone.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She was too bitter against him to ask, after admitting that she could not face the wilderness alone.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT All the rest of that day they bore steadily northward.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She was too bitter against him to ask, after admitting that she could not face the wilderness alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Between going it alone and accompanying him, it seemed to be a case of choosing the lesser evil.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She was too bitter against him to ask, after admitting that she could not face the wilderness alone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Between going it alone and accompanying him, it seemed to be a case of choosing the lesser evil.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between going it alone and accompanying him, it seemed to be a case of choosing the lesser evil.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Hazel had no idea of Bill Wagstaff's destination.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading She was too bitter against him to ask, after admitting that she could not face the wilderness alone.
cause to be bored
From this reading THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT All the rest of that day they bore steadily northward.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT All the rest of that day they bore steadily northward.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Between going it alone and accompanying him, it seemed to be a case of choosing the lesser evil.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Between going it alone and accompanying him, it seemed to be a case of choosing the lesser evil.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was too bitter against him to ask, after admitting that she could not face the wilderness alone.
CuriouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Curiously she felt no fear of Bill Wagstaff in person, and she did have a dread vision of what might happen to her if she went wandering alone in the woods.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT All the rest of that day they bore steadily northward.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Hazel had no idea of Bill Wagstaff's destination.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Curiously she felt no fear of Bill Wagstaff in person, and she did have a dread vision of what might happen to her if she went wandering alone in the woods.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Curiously she felt no fear of Bill Wagstaff in person, and she did have a dread vision of what might happen to her if she went wandering alone in the woods.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Between going it alone and accompanying him, it seemed to be a case of choosing the lesser evil.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was too bitter against him to ask, after admitting that she could not face the wilderness alone.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Curiously she felt no fear of Bill Wagstaff in person, and she did have a dread vision of what might happen to her if she went wandering alone in the woods.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Curiously she felt no fear of Bill Wagstaff in person, and she did have a dread vision of what might happen to her if she went wandering alone in the woods.
the act of departing
From this reading Between going it alone and accompanying him, it seemed to be a case of choosing the lesser evil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hazel had no idea of Bill Wagstaff's destination.
come to pass
From this reading Curiously she felt no fear of Bill Wagstaff in person, and she did have a dread vision of what might happen to her if she went wandering alone in the woods.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Curiously she felt no fear of Bill Wagstaff in person, and she did have a dread vision of what might happen to her if she went wandering alone in the woods.
HazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading Hazel had no idea of Bill Wagstaff's destination.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Curiously she felt no fear of Bill Wagstaff in person, and she did have a dread vision of what might happen to her if she went wandering alone in the woods.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was too bitter against him to ask, after admitting that she could not face the wilderness alone.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT All the rest of that day they bore steadily northward.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Hazel had no idea of Bill Wagstaff's destination.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Curiously she felt no fear of Bill Wagstaff in person, and she did have a dread vision of what might happen to her if she went wandering alone in the woods.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Curiously she felt no fear of Bill Wagstaff in person, and she did have a dread vision of what might happen to her if she went wandering alone in the woods.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Between going it alone and accompanying him, it seemed to be a case of choosing the lesser evil.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT All the rest of that day they bore steadily northward.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading Between going it alone and accompanying him, it seemed to be a case of choosing the lesser evil.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Curiously she felt no fear of Bill Wagstaff in person, and she did have a dread vision of what might happen to her if she went wandering alone in the woods.
not any; not one
From this reading Hazel had no idea of Bill Wagstaff's destination.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT All the rest of that day they bore steadily northward.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was too bitter against him to ask, after admitting that she could not face the wilderness alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT All the rest of that day they bore steadily northward.
a human being
From this reading Curiously she felt no fear of Bill Wagstaff in person, and she did have a dread vision of what might happen to her if she went wandering alone in the woods.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT All the rest of that day they bore steadily northward.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Between going it alone and accompanying him, it seemed to be a case of choosing the lesser evil.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was too bitter against him to ask, after admitting that she could not face the wilderness alone.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT All the rest of that day they bore steadily northward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT All the rest of that day they bore steadily northward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT All the rest of that day they bore steadily northward.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT All the rest of that day they bore steadily northward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was too bitter against him to ask, after admitting that she could not face the wilderness alone.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was too bitter against him to ask, after admitting that she could not face the wilderness alone.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Curiously she felt no fear of Bill Wagstaff in person, and she did have a dread vision of what might happen to her if she went wandering alone in the woods.
Wagstaff
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From this reading Curiously she felt no fear of Bill Wagstaff in person, and she did have a dread vision of what might happen to her if she went wandering alone in the woods.
Wagstaff's
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From this reading Hazel had no idea of Bill Wagstaff's destination.
migratory
From this reading Curiously she felt no fear of Bill Wagstaff in person, and she did have a dread vision of what might happen to her if she went wandering alone in the woods.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was too bitter against him to ask, after admitting that she could not face the wilderness alone.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Curiously she felt no fear of Bill Wagstaff in person, and she did have a dread vision of what might happen to her if she went wandering alone in the woods.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Curiously she felt no fear of Bill Wagstaff in person, and she did have a dread vision of what might happen to her if she went wandering alone in the woods.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading She was too bitter against him to ask, after admitting that she could not face the wilderness alone.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Curiously she felt no fear of Bill Wagstaff in person, and she did have a dread vision of what might happen to her if she went wandering alone in the woods.
