used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As luck would have it, the additional weight was that of a little man, who could have been wrapped twice, and some over, in Strogoff's coat.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading As luck would have it, the additional weight was that of a little man, who could have been wrapped twice, and some over, in Strogoff's coat.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yelping and tugging at leash, the hounds were given the scent at the shore point where the ship's boat had been found.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As luck would have it, the additional weight was that of a little man, who could have been wrapped twice, and some over, in Strogoff's coat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yelping and tugging at leash, the hounds were given the scent at the shore point where the ship's boat had been found.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Yelping and tugging at leash, the hounds were given the scent at the shore point where the ship's boat had been found.
biplanes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was decided to let them run free, and to follow the fierce trailers in the biplanes.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Yelping and tugging at leash, the hounds were given the scent at the shore point where the ship's boat had been found.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading As luck would have it, the additional weight was that of a little man, who could have been wrapped twice, and some over, in Strogoff's coat.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was decided to let them run free, and to follow the fierce trailers in the biplanes.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading It was decided to let them run free, and to follow the fierce trailers in the biplanes.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was decided to let them run free, and to follow the fierce trailers in the biplanes.
set up or found
From this reading Yelping and tugging at leash, the hounds were given the scent at the shore point where the ship's boat had been found.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It was decided to let them run free, and to follow the fierce trailers in the biplanes.
FROZENadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading LOST ON THE FROZEN STEPPES.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Yelping and tugging at leash, the hounds were given the scent at the shore point where the ship's boat had been found.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yelping and tugging at leash, the hounds were given the scent at the shore point where the ship's boat had been found.
handlernounUS /ˈhændlər/
one who trains or exhibits animals
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As luck would have it, the additional weight was that of a little man, who could have been wrapped twice, and some over, in Strogoff's coat.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
Henri
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading Yelping and tugging at leash, the hounds were given the scent at the shore point where the ship's boat had been found.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was decided to let them run free, and to follow the fierce trailers in the biplanes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was decided to let them run free, and to follow the fierce trailers in the biplanes.
leashnounUS /liːʃ/
restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
From this reading Yelping and tugging at leash, the hounds were given the scent at the shore point where the ship's boat had been found.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It was decided to let them run free, and to follow the fierce trailers in the biplanes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As luck would have it, the additional weight was that of a little man, who could have been wrapped twice, and some over, in Strogoff's coat.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST ON THE FROZEN STEPPES.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading As luck would have it, the additional weight was that of a little man, who could have been wrapped twice, and some over, in Strogoff's coat.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As luck would have it, the additional weight was that of a little man, who could have been wrapped twice, and some over, in Strogoff's coat.
the force of workers available
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
not any; not one
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LOST ON THE FROZEN STEPPES.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As luck would have it, the additional weight was that of a little man, who could have been wrapped twice, and some over, in Strogoff's coat.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Yelping and tugging at leash, the hounds were given the scent at the shore point where the ship's boat had been found.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was decided to let them run free, and to follow the fierce trailers in the biplanes.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading Yelping and tugging at leash, the hounds were given the scent at the shore point where the ship's boat had been found.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Yelping and tugging at leash, the hounds were given the scent at the shore point where the ship's boat had been found.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Yelping and tugging at leash, the hounds were given the scent at the shore point where the ship's boat had been found.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As luck would have it, the additional weight was that of a little man, who could have been wrapped twice, and some over, in Strogoff's coat.
STEPPESnounUS /steps/
plural of “steppe” — extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia)
From this reading LOST ON THE FROZEN STEPPES.
Strogoff's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As luck would have it, the additional weight was that of a little man, who could have been wrapped twice, and some over, in Strogoff's coat.
carry out
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST ON THE FROZEN STEPPES.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was decided to let them run free, and to follow the fierce trailers in the biplanes.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was decided to let them run free, and to follow the fierce trailers in the biplanes.
trailersnounUS /ˈtreɪlərz/
plural of “trailer” — someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
From this reading It was decided to let them run free, and to follow the fierce trailers in the biplanes.
tuggingverbUS /ˈtʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading Yelping and tugging at leash, the hounds were given the scent at the shore point where the ship's boat had been found.
two times
From this reading As luck would have it, the additional weight was that of a little man, who could have been wrapped twice, and some over, in Strogoff's coat.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was decided to let them run free, and to follow the fierce trailers in the biplanes.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading As luck would have it, the additional weight was that of a little man, who could have been wrapped twice, and some over, in Strogoff's coat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yelping and tugging at leash, the hounds were given the scent at the shore point where the ship's boat had been found.
in or at the place that
From this reading Yelping and tugging at leash, the hounds were given the scent at the shore point where the ship's boat had been found.
which person or people
From this reading Thus it was that Henri was compelled to take on an extra passenger in his machine, no other than the handler of the dogs, who alone could be depended upon to bring the animals to heel if the men pursued should be brought to bay.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As luck would have it, the additional weight was that of a little man, who could have been wrapped twice, and some over, in Strogoff's coat.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading As luck would have it, the additional weight was that of a little man, who could have been wrapped twice, and some over, in Strogoff's coat.
YelpingnounUS /ˈjelpɪŋ/
a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)
From this reading Yelping and tugging at leash, the hounds were given the scent at the shore point where the ship's boat had been found.
