used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “Perhaps,” suggested Herbert, breaking a long silence, “Bob is already at home.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “In that case----” said Herbert anxiously and stopped without answering the question.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading “In that case----” said Herbert anxiously and stopped without answering the question.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading “In that case----” said Herbert anxiously and stopped without answering the question.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Perhaps,” suggested Herbert, breaking a long silence, “Bob is already at home.”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading “Mayhap he is,” said Ben Bence slowly, “but I mistrust he found it too rough for the raft.”
Bence
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From this reading “Mayhap he is,” said Ben Bence slowly, “but I mistrust he found it too rough for the raft.”
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “Perhaps,” suggested Herbert, breaking a long silence, “Bob is already at home.”
the act of breaking something
From this reading “Perhaps,” suggested Herbert, breaking a long silence, “Bob is already at home.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “In that case----” said Herbert anxiously and stopped without answering the question.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He looked inquiringly in the face of his companion to see what he thought of the chances.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He looked inquiringly in the face of his companion to see what he thought of the chances.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
DISAPPEARANCEnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He looked inquiringly in the face of his companion to see what he thought of the chances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Mayhap he is,” said Ben Bence slowly, “but I mistrust he found it too rough for the raft.”
set up or found
From this reading “Mayhap he is,” said Ben Bence slowly, “but I mistrust he found it too rough for the raft.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked inquiringly in the face of his companion to see what he thought of the chances.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “Perhaps,” suggested Herbert, breaking a long silence, “Bob is already at home.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Perhaps,” suggested Herbert, breaking a long silence, “Bob is already at home.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Mayhap he is,” said Ben Bence slowly, “but I mistrust he found it too rough for the raft.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading He looked inquiringly in the face of his companion to see what he thought of the chances.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Perhaps,” suggested Herbert, breaking a long silence, “Bob is already at home.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Mayhap he is,” said Ben Bence slowly, “but I mistrust he found it too rough for the raft.”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “Perhaps,” suggested Herbert, breaking a long silence, “Bob is already at home.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked inquiringly in the face of his companion to see what he thought of the chances.
Mayhapadverb
by chance
From this reading “Mayhap he is,” said Ben Bence slowly, “but I mistrust he found it too rough for the raft.”
mistrustverbUS /mɪˈstrʌst/
regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading “Mayhap he is,” said Ben Bence slowly, “but I mistrust he found it too rough for the raft.”
of an obscure nature
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps,” suggested Herbert, breaking a long silence, “Bob is already at home.”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “In that case----” said Herbert anxiously and stopped without answering the question.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading “Mayhap he is,” said Ben Bence slowly, “but I mistrust he found it too rough for the raft.”
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mayhap he is,” said Ben Bence slowly, “but I mistrust he found it too rough for the raft.”
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He looked inquiringly in the face of his companion to see what he thought of the chances.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “Perhaps,” suggested Herbert, breaking a long silence, “Bob is already at home.”
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading “Mayhap he is,” said Ben Bence slowly, “but I mistrust he found it too rough for the raft.”
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading “In that case----” said Herbert anxiously and stopped without answering the question.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Perhaps,” suggested Herbert, breaking a long silence, “Bob is already at home.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “In that case----” said Herbert anxiously and stopped without answering the question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He looked inquiringly in the face of his companion to see what he thought of the chances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He looked inquiringly in the face of his companion to see what he thought of the chances.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Mayhap he is,” said Ben Bence slowly, “but I mistrust he found it too rough for the raft.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE As they were rowing back they scanned the sea in every direction, but nowhere did they discover any signs of Robert or his raft.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He looked inquiringly in the face of his companion to see what he thought of the chances.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “In that case----” said Herbert anxiously and stopped without answering the question.
