used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Therefore, the moment the idea occurred to him he acted on it, hurrying out into the storm with the intention of going to Miller's assistance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Finally, the idea found lodgment in his brain that Miller's partner had wandered off in the storm delirious, and Miller, having found him gone, had followed, forgetting Ross.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Therefore, the moment the idea occurred to him he acted on it, hurrying out into the storm with the intention of going to Miller's assistance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy was too confused to weigh the probabilities of such forgetfulness, especially in view of the missing snow-shoes.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Finally, the idea found lodgment in his brain that Miller's partner had wandered off in the storm delirious, and Miller, having found him gone, had followed, forgetting Ross.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, without snow-shoes, he found himself helpless.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The boy was too confused to weigh the probabilities of such forgetfulness, especially in view of the missing snow-shoes.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading Finally, the idea found lodgment in his brain that Miller's partner had wandered off in the storm delirious, and Miller, having found him gone, had followed, forgetting Ross.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The boy was too confused to weigh the probabilities of such forgetfulness, especially in view of the missing snow-shoes.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally, the idea found lodgment in his brain that Miller's partner had wandered off in the storm delirious, and Miller, having found him gone, had followed, forgetting Ross.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Finally, the idea found lodgment in his brain that Miller's partner had wandered off in the storm delirious, and Miller, having found him gone, had followed, forgetting Ross.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading The boy was too confused to weigh the probabilities of such forgetfulness, especially in view of the missing snow-shoes.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Finally, the idea found lodgment in his brain that Miller's partner had wandered off in the storm delirious, and Miller, having found him gone, had followed, forgetting Ross.
set up or found
From this reading Finally, the idea found lodgment in his brain that Miller's partner had wandered off in the storm delirious, and Miller, having found him gone, had followed, forgetting Ross.
the act of departing
From this reading Therefore, the moment the idea occurred to him he acted on it, hurrying out into the storm with the intention of going to Miller's assistance.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Finally, the idea found lodgment in his brain that Miller's partner had wandered off in the storm delirious, and Miller, having found him gone, had followed, forgetting Ross.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Finally, the idea found lodgment in his brain that Miller's partner had wandered off in the storm delirious, and Miller, having found him gone, had followed, forgetting Ross.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading But, without snow-shoes, he found himself helpless.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Finally, the idea found lodgment in his brain that Miller's partner had wandered off in the storm delirious, and Miller, having found him gone, had followed, forgetting Ross.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But, without snow-shoes, he found himself helpless.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
hoaxed
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From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Therefore, the moment the idea occurred to him he acted on it, hurrying out into the storm with the intention of going to Miller's assistance.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Finally, the idea found lodgment in his brain that Miller's partner had wandered off in the storm delirious, and Miller, having found him gone, had followed, forgetting Ross.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Finally, the idea found lodgment in his brain that Miller's partner had wandered off in the storm delirious, and Miller, having found him gone, had followed, forgetting Ross.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Therefore, the moment the idea occurred to him he acted on it, hurrying out into the storm with the intention of going to Miller's assistance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Therefore, the moment the idea occurred to him he acted on it, hurrying out into the storm with the intention of going to Miller's assistance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Therefore, the moment the idea occurred to him he acted on it, hurrying out into the storm with the intention of going to Miller's assistance.
lodgmentnoun
bringing a charge or accusation against someone
From this reading Finally, the idea found lodgment in his brain that Miller's partner had wandered off in the storm delirious, and Miller, having found him gone, had followed, forgetting Ross.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Finally, the idea found lodgment in his brain that Miller's partner had wandered off in the storm delirious, and Miller, having found him gone, had followed, forgetting Ross.
Miller'snounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
possessive form of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Finally, the idea found lodgment in his brain that Miller's partner had wandered off in the storm delirious, and Miller, having found him gone, had followed, forgetting Ross.
not able to be found
From this reading The boy was too confused to weigh the probabilities of such forgetfulness, especially in view of the missing snow-shoes.
a particular point in time
From this reading Therefore, the moment the idea occurred to him he acted on it, hurrying out into the storm with the intention of going to Miller's assistance.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Therefore, the moment the idea occurred to him he acted on it, hurrying out into the storm with the intention of going to Miller's assistance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Finally, the idea found lodgment in his brain that Miller's partner had wandered off in the storm delirious, and Miller, having found him gone, had followed, forgetting Ross.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Therefore, the moment the idea occurred to him he acted on it, hurrying out into the storm with the intention of going to Miller's assistance.
and nothing more
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Therefore, the moment the idea occurred to him he acted on it, hurrying out into the storm with the intention of going to Miller's assistance.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Finally, the idea found lodgment in his brain that Miller's partner had wandered off in the storm delirious, and Miller, having found him gone, had followed, forgetting Ross.
probabilitiesnounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading The boy was too confused to weigh the probabilities of such forgetfulness, especially in view of the missing snow-shoes.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
snow-shoes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Finally, the idea found lodgment in his brain that Miller's partner had wandered off in the storm delirious, and Miller, having found him gone, had followed, forgetting Ross.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The boy was too confused to weigh the probabilities of such forgetfulness, especially in view of the missing snow-shoes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, the moment the idea occurred to him he acted on it, hurrying out into the storm with the intention of going to Miller's assistance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NEW CAMP THE disappearance of the snow-shoes, instead of proving to Ross that he had been hoaxed, at first, only deepened his bewilderment.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The boy was too confused to weigh the probabilities of such forgetfulness, especially in view of the missing snow-shoes.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The boy was too confused to weigh the probabilities of such forgetfulness, especially in view of the missing snow-shoes.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Finally, the idea found lodgment in his brain that Miller's partner had wandered off in the storm delirious, and Miller, having found him gone, had followed, forgetting Ross.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boy was too confused to weigh the probabilities of such forgetfulness, especially in view of the missing snow-shoes.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading The boy was too confused to weigh the probabilities of such forgetfulness, especially in view of the missing snow-shoes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Therefore, the moment the idea occurred to him he acted on it, hurrying out into the storm with the intention of going to Miller's assistance.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But, without snow-shoes, he found himself helpless.
