used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No--not Chip, but a man who at this moment stood looking into the little valley where the last camp of the road builders had been.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading A somewhat portly, somewhat pompous and self-important appearing individual was this man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His bristly hair, cut very short, was tinged with gray under the large, loose-fitting cap such as golfers and motorists wear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No--not Chip, but a man who at this moment stood looking into the little valley where the last camp of the road builders had been.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
have
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No--not Chip, but a man who at this moment stood looking into the little valley where the last camp of the road builders had been.
next to; at the side of
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
bristlyadjective
very irritable
From this reading His bristly hair, cut very short, was tinged with gray under the large, loose-fitting cap such as golfers and motorists wear.
buildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading No--not Chip, but a man who at this moment stood looking into the little valley where the last camp of the road builders had been.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No--not Chip, but a man who at this moment stood looking into the little valley where the last camp of the road builders had been.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading No--not Chip, but a man who at this moment stood looking into the little valley where the last camp of the road builders had been.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading His bristly hair, cut very short, was tinged with gray under the large, loose-fitting cap such as golfers and motorists wear.
ChipnounUS /tʃɪp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading His bristly hair, cut very short, was tinged with gray under the large, loose-fitting cap such as golfers and motorists wear.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
golfersnounUS /ˈɡɑːlfərz/
plural of “golfer” — someone who plays the game of golf
From this reading His bristly hair, cut very short, was tinged with gray under the large, loose-fitting cap such as golfers and motorists wear.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading His bristly hair, cut very short, was tinged with gray under the large, loose-fitting cap such as golfers and motorists wear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No--not Chip, but a man who at this moment stood looking into the little valley where the last camp of the road builders had been.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His bristly hair, cut very short, was tinged with gray under the large, loose-fitting cap such as golfers and motorists wear.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His bristly hair, cut very short, was tinged with gray under the large, loose-fitting cap such as golfers and motorists wear.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A somewhat portly, somewhat pompous and self-important appearing individual was this man.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His bristly hair, cut very short, was tinged with gray under the large, loose-fitting cap such as golfers and motorists wear.
immediately past
From this reading No--not Chip, but a man who at this moment stood looking into the little valley where the last camp of the road builders had been.
the act of departing
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No--not Chip, but a man who at this moment stood looking into the little valley where the last camp of the road builders had been.
LONG-HIDDEN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading No--not Chip, but a man who at this moment stood looking into the little valley where the last camp of the road builders had been.
loose-fittingadjective
not fitting closely; hanging loosely
From this reading His bristly hair, cut very short, was tinged with gray under the large, loose-fitting cap such as golfers and motorists wear.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No--not Chip, but a man who at this moment stood looking into the little valley where the last camp of the road builders had been.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
a particular point in time
From this reading No--not Chip, but a man who at this moment stood looking into the little valley where the last camp of the road builders had been.
motoristsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərəsts/
plural of “motorist” — someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
From this reading His bristly hair, cut very short, was tinged with gray under the large, loose-fitting cap such as golfers and motorists wear.
not any; not one
From this reading No--not Chip, but a man who at this moment stood looking into the little valley where the last camp of the road builders had been.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/
puffed up with vanity
From this reading A somewhat portly, somewhat pompous and self-important appearing individual was this man.
portlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtli/
euphemisms for “fat”
From this reading A somewhat portly, somewhat pompous and self-important appearing individual was this man.
by chance
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading No--not Chip, but a man who at this moment stood looking into the little valley where the last camp of the road builders had been.
searchersnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃərz/
plural of “searcher” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
self-importantadjective
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading A somewhat portly, somewhat pompous and self-important appearing individual was this man.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His bristly hair, cut very short, was tinged with gray under the large, loose-fitting cap such as golfers and motorists wear.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
SlidernounUS /ˈslaɪdər/
a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A somewhat portly, somewhat pompous and self-important appearing individual was this man.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading No--not Chip, but a man who at this moment stood looking into the little valley where the last camp of the road builders had been.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His bristly hair, cut very short, was tinged with gray under the large, loose-fitting cap such as golfers and motorists wear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No--not Chip, but a man who at this moment stood looking into the little valley where the last camp of the road builders had been.
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading His bristly hair, cut very short, was tinged with gray under the large, loose-fitting cap such as golfers and motorists wear.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
a source of difficulty
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
UNCOVEREDadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His bristly hair, cut very short, was tinged with gray under the large, loose-fitting cap such as golfers and motorists wear.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading No--not Chip, but a man who at this moment stood looking into the little valley where the last camp of the road builders had been.
precisely as stated
From this reading His bristly hair, cut very short, was tinged with gray under the large, loose-fitting cap such as golfers and motorists wear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A somewhat portly, somewhat pompous and self-important appearing individual was this man.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
be dressed in
From this reading His bristly hair, cut very short, was tinged with gray under the large, loose-fitting cap such as golfers and motorists wear.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
(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 THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
in or at the place that
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
which person or people
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His bristly hair, cut very short, was tinged with gray under the large, loose-fitting cap such as golfers and motorists wear.
showing curiosity
From this reading I do not mean Chip Slider sitting alone, tired and melancholy, beside the shelter of poles, wondering if there could possibly be any place where trouble did not come.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE LONG-HIDDEN TREASURE IS UNCOVERED And now, while the weary young searchers were hastening resolutely into the woods to the north of the lake, they were leaving in the forest to the south one who would well bear watching.
