used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Time passes quickly when any one is busily employed, and so the hour slipped by almost before he knew it.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Time passes quickly when any one is busily employed, and so the hour slipped by almost before he knew it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Time passes quickly when any one is busily employed, and so the hour slipped by almost before he knew it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From some distance away there suddenly came the report of a rifle.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Time passes quickly when any one is busily employed, and so the hour slipped by almost before he knew it.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Time passes quickly when any one is busily employed, and so the hour slipped by almost before he knew it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Felix listened eagerly, but no second shot sounded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Time passes quickly when any one is busily employed, and so the hour slipped by almost before he knew it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From some distance away there suddenly came the report of a rifle.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading From some distance away there suddenly came the report of a rifle.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Felix listened eagerly, but no second shot sounded.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Time passes quickly when any one is busily employed, and so the hour slipped by almost before he knew it.
Felix
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
set up or found
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From some distance away there suddenly came the report of a rifle.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This seemed to tell him that none was needed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Time passes quickly when any one is busily employed, and so the hour slipped by almost before he knew it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Time passes quickly when any one is busily employed, and so the hour slipped by almost before he knew it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Time passes quickly when any one is busily employed, and so the hour slipped by almost before he knew it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Felix listened eagerly, but no second shot sounded.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading This seemed to tell him that none was needed.
not any; not one
From this reading Felix listened eagerly, but no second shot sounded.
not one, and not any
From this reading This seemed to tell him that none was needed.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Time passes quickly when any one is busily employed, and so the hour slipped by almost before he knew it.
arrange in a container
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading Time passes quickly when any one is busily employed, and so the hour slipped by almost before he knew it.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
with speed
From this reading Time passes quickly when any one is busily employed, and so the hour slipped by almost before he knew it.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading From some distance away there suddenly came the report of a rifle.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading From some distance away there suddenly came the report of a rifle.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Felix listened eagerly, but no second shot sounded.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This seemed to tell him that none was needed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Felix listened eagerly, but no second shot sounded.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Time passes quickly when any one is busily employed, and so the hour slipped by almost before he knew it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Time passes quickly when any one is busily employed, and so the hour slipped by almost before he knew it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From some distance away there suddenly came the report of a rifle.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Felix listened eagerly, but no second shot sounded.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading From some distance away there suddenly came the report of a rifle.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
express in words
From this reading This seemed to tell him that none was needed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This seemed to tell him that none was needed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From some distance away there suddenly came the report of a rifle.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This seemed to tell him that none was needed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time passes quickly when any one is busily employed, and so the hour slipped by almost before he knew it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This seemed to tell him that none was needed.
at the time that
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading THE WOLF PACK When Felix found himself alone he set about doing a number of things which he had in mind, meaning to tackle the wood problem when it got later in the afternoon.
