used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Jim and Sorry were sent to look after Brit, who was still shouting vain threats against the Sawtooth, and the three men rode away together.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Jim and Sorry were sent to look after Brit, who was still shouting vain threats against the Sawtooth, and the three men rode away together.
ALnounUS /æl/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading "I THINK AL WOODRUFF'S GOT HER" There was no opportunity for further conference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Jim and Sorry were sent to look after Brit, who was still shouting vain threats against the Sawtooth, and the three men rode away together.
BritnounUS /brɪt/
a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading Jim and Sorry were sent to look after Brit, who was still shouting vain threats against the Sawtooth, and the three men rode away together.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading "I THINK AL WOODRUFF'S GOT HER" There was no opportunity for further conference.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
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 Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He was still inclined to doubt the whole story.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I THINK AL WOODRUFF'S GOT HER" There was no opportunity for further conference.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "I THINK AL WOODRUFF'S GOT HER" There was no opportunity for further conference.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I THINK AL WOODRUFF'S GOT HER" There was no opportunity for further conference.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was still inclined to doubt the whole story.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I THINK AL WOODRUFF'S GOT HER" There was no opportunity for further conference.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I THINK AL WOODRUFF'S GOT HER" There was no opportunity for further conference.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He was still inclined to doubt the whole story.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim and Sorry were sent to look after Brit, who was still shouting vain threats against the Sawtooth, and the three men rode away together.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jim and Sorry were sent to look after Brit, who was still shouting vain threats against the Sawtooth, and the three men rode away together.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
the force of workers available
From this reading Jim and Sorry were sent to look after Brit, who was still shouting vain threats against the Sawtooth, and the three men rode away together.
not any; not one
From this reading "I THINK AL WOODRUFF'S GOT HER" There was no opportunity for further conference.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I THINK AL WOODRUFF'S GOT HER" There was no opportunity for further conference.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Jim and Sorry were sent to look after Brit, who was still shouting vain threats against the Sawtooth, and the three men rode away together.
Sawtoothnoun
a serration on a saw blade
From this reading Jim and Sorry were sent to look after Brit, who was still shouting vain threats against the Sawtooth, and the three men rode away together.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Jim and Sorry were sent to look after Brit, who was still shouting vain threats against the Sawtooth, and the three men rode away together.
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Jim and Sorry were sent to look after Brit, who was still shouting vain threats against the Sawtooth, and the three men rode away together.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
SorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Jim and Sorry were sent to look after Brit, who was still shouting vain threats against the Sawtooth, and the three men rode away together.
not in physical motion
From this reading Jim and Sorry were sent to look after Brit, who was still shouting vain threats against the Sawtooth, and the three men rode away together.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He was still inclined to doubt the whole story.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
SwanverbUS /swɑːn/
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
SwedenounUS /swiːd/
a native or inhabitant of Sweden
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
carry out
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I THINK AL WOODRUFF'S GOT HER" There was no opportunity for further conference.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I THINK AL WOODRUFF'S GOT HER" There was no opportunity for further conference.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading Jim and Sorry were sent to look after Brit, who was still shouting vain threats against the Sawtooth, and the three men rode away together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Jim and Sorry were sent to look after Brit, who was still shouting vain threats against the Sawtooth, and the three men rode away together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Jim and Sorry were sent to look after Brit, who was still shouting vain threats against the Sawtooth, and the three men rode away together.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Warfield did not suggest separating, though Lone expected him to do so, since one man on a trail was as good as three in a search of this kind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Jim and Sorry were sent to look after Brit, who was still shouting vain threats against the Sawtooth, and the three men rode away together.
Warfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I THINK AL WOODRUFF'S GOT HER" There was no opportunity for further conference.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jim and Sorry were sent to look after Brit, who was still shouting vain threats against the Sawtooth, and the three men rode away together.
which person or people
From this reading Jim and Sorry were sent to look after Brit, who was still shouting vain threats against the Sawtooth, and the three men rode away together.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He was still inclined to doubt the whole story.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Senator Warfield showed no especial interest in Swan, and the Swede was permitted without comment to take his dog and strike off up the ridge.
WOODRUFF'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I THINK AL WOODRUFF'S GOT HER" There was no opportunity for further conference.
