used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TERRIBLE PREDICAMENT.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
(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 Nor would he offer any explanation, compelling his perplexed and offended friends to remain as content as possible with his promise that he would “reveal all in due time.”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
annoyingadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor would he offer any explanation, compelling his perplexed and offended friends to remain as content as possible with his promise that he would “reveal all in due time.”
any person at all
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nor would he offer any explanation, compelling his perplexed and offended friends to remain as content as possible with his promise that he would “reveal all in due time.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
compellingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
driving or forcing
From this reading Nor would he offer any explanation, compelling his perplexed and offended friends to remain as content as possible with his promise that he would “reveal all in due time.”
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Nor would he offer any explanation, compelling his perplexed and offended friends to remain as content as possible with his promise that he would “reveal all in due time.”
CraneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading “So’d I—if I had ten dollars,” declared Crane.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “So’d I—if I had ten dollars,” declared Crane.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “I’d give tut-ten dollars to know what he’s up to,” said Springer.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Nor would he offer any explanation, compelling his perplexed and offended friends to remain as content as possible with his promise that he would “reveal all in due time.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
divisible by two
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Nor would he offer any explanation, compelling his perplexed and offended friends to remain as content as possible with his promise that he would “reveal all in due time.”
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Nor would he offer any explanation, compelling his perplexed and offended friends to remain as content as possible with his promise that he would “reveal all in due time.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “I’d give tut-ten dollars to know what he’s up to,” said Springer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “So’d I—if I had ten dollars,” declared Crane.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
he's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’d give tut-ten dollars to know what he’s up to,” said Springer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “So’d I—if I had ten dollars,” declared Crane.
I'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’d give tut-ten dollars to know what he’s up to,” said Springer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “So’d I—if I had ten dollars,” declared Crane.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I’d give tut-ten dollars to know what he’s up to,” said Springer.
the act of departing
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
the middle of the day
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor would he offer any explanation, compelling his perplexed and offended friends to remain as content as possible with his promise that he would “reveal all in due time.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Nor would he offer any explanation, compelling his perplexed and offended friends to remain as content as possible with his promise that he would “reveal all in due time.”
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Nor would he offer any explanation, compelling his perplexed and offended friends to remain as content as possible with his promise that he would “reveal all in due time.”
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Nor would he offer any explanation, compelling his perplexed and offended friends to remain as content as possible with his promise that he would “reveal all in due time.”
PipernounUS /ˈpaɪpər/
someone who plays the bagpipe
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Nor would he offer any explanation, compelling his perplexed and offended friends to remain as content as possible with his promise that he would “reveal all in due time.”
PREDICAMENTnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading A TERRIBLE PREDICAMENT.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Nor would he offer any explanation, compelling his perplexed and offended friends to remain as content as possible with his promise that he would “reveal all in due time.”
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Nor would he offer any explanation, compelling his perplexed and offended friends to remain as content as possible with his promise that he would “reveal all in due time.”
not used up
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading Nor would he offer any explanation, compelling his perplexed and offended friends to remain as content as possible with his promise that he would “reveal all in due time.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’d give tut-ten dollars to know what he’s up to,” said Springer.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
So'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “So’d I—if I had ten dollars,” declared Crane.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
SpringernounUS /ˈsprɪŋər/
the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs
From this reading “I’d give tut-ten dollars to know what he’s up to,” said Springer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “So’d I—if I had ten dollars,” declared Crane.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A TERRIBLE PREDICAMENT.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nor would he offer any explanation, compelling his perplexed and offended friends to remain as content as possible with his promise that he would “reveal all in due time.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
tut-ten
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’d give tut-ten dollars to know what he’s up to,” said Springer.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I’d give tut-ten dollars to know what he’s up to,” said Springer.
under normal conditions
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the days that followed the behavior of Piper was even more inexplicable and annoying; for each day, refusing to let anyone accompany him, he set forth alone in his boat, sometimes leaving the camp before noon, and usually remaining away until near nightfall.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I’d give tut-ten dollars to know what he’s up to,” said Springer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nor would he offer any explanation, compelling his perplexed and offended friends to remain as content as possible with his promise that he would “reveal all in due time.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nor would he offer any explanation, compelling his perplexed and offended friends to remain as content as possible with his promise that he would “reveal all in due time.”
