(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 "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
Angut
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From this reading "What!" exclaimed Angut, who had listened to the conversation with intense interest; "would it be good for you if I killed you?"
react verbally
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "What!" exclaimed Angut, who had listened to the conversation with intense interest; "would it be good for you if I killed you?"
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What!" exclaimed Angut, who had listened to the conversation with intense interest; "would it be good for you if I killed you?"
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If I get an answer it is well.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I get an answer it is well.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading "What!" exclaimed Angut, who had listened to the conversation with intense interest; "would it be good for you if I killed you?"
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "What!" exclaimed Angut, who had listened to the conversation with intense interest; "would it be good for you if I killed you?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If I get an answer it is well.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If I get an answer it is well.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just so.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "What!" exclaimed Angut, who had listened to the conversation with intense interest; "would it be good for you if I killed you?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
immediately past
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading "What!" exclaimed Angut, who had listened to the conversation with intense interest; "would it be good for you if I killed you?"
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
not any; not one
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
Okiok
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
precisely, exactly
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Just so.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
not in physical motion
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If I get an answer it is well.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What!" exclaimed Angut, who had listened to the conversation with intense interest; "would it be good for you if I killed you?"
which person or people
From this reading "What!" exclaimed Angut, who had listened to the conversation with intense interest; "would it be good for you if I killed you?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What!" exclaimed Angut, who had listened to the conversation with intense interest; "would it be good for you if I killed you?"
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading If I get no answer it is still well, for then I know that He sees delay to be best for me and I feel sure that the answer will come at last, in the right way, and in good time, for in the Book of the Great Spirit I am told that `all things work together for good to them that love God.'"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
wrinklingverbUS /ˈrɪŋkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “wrinkle” — gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And if you had not got an answer at all," returned Okiok, wrinkling his brows in perplexity, "you would still have said that all was right?"
