used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOG-FACE On the following Thursday afternoon there was a half-holiday, and Jack Symonds found himself suddenly without occupation.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading DOG-FACE On the following Thursday afternoon there was a half-holiday, and Jack Symonds found himself suddenly without occupation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOG-FACE On the following Thursday afternoon there was a half-holiday, and Jack Symonds found himself suddenly without occupation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you going to do with your useless self?" he demanded of Billy jocularly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "What are you going to do with your useless self?" he demanded of Billy jocularly.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What are you going to do with your useless self?" he demanded of Billy jocularly.
Didn't
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From this reading "Didn't you know?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What are you going to do with your useless self?" he demanded of Billy jocularly.
DOG-FACE
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From this reading DOG-FACE On the following Thursday afternoon there was a half-holiday, and Jack Symonds found himself suddenly without occupation.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He was therefore at a loose end, but it was not in him to remain idle for long.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading DOG-FACE On the following Thursday afternoon there was a half-holiday, and Jack Symonds found himself suddenly without occupation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
set up or found
From this reading DOG-FACE On the following Thursday afternoon there was a half-holiday, and Jack Symonds found himself suddenly without occupation.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
the act of departing
From this reading "What are you going to do with your useless self?" he demanded of Billy jocularly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
half-holidaynoun
a day on which half is free from work or duty
From this reading DOG-FACE On the following Thursday afternoon there was a half-holiday, and Jack Symonds found himself suddenly without occupation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading DOG-FACE On the following Thursday afternoon there was a half-holiday, and Jack Symonds found himself suddenly without occupation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
not in action or at work
From this reading He was therefore at a loose end, but it was not in him to remain idle for long.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was therefore at a loose end, but it was not in him to remain idle for long.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was therefore at a loose end, but it was not in him to remain idle for long.
a small worthless amount
From this reading DOG-FACE On the following Thursday afternoon there was a half-holiday, and Jack Symonds found himself suddenly without occupation.
jocularly
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From this reading "What are you going to do with your useless self?" he demanded of Billy jocularly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Didn't you know?
immediately past
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
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 He was therefore at a loose end, but it was not in him to remain idle for long.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading He was therefore at a loose end, but it was not in him to remain idle for long.
a particular point in time
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was therefore at a loose end, but it was not in him to remain idle for long.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading DOG-FACE On the following Thursday afternoon there was a half-holiday, and Jack Symonds found himself suddenly without occupation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What are you going to do with your useless self?" he demanded of Billy jocularly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DOG-FACE On the following Thursday afternoon there was a half-holiday, and Jack Symonds found himself suddenly without occupation.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He was therefore at a loose end, but it was not in him to remain idle for long.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading "What are you going to do with your useless self?" he demanded of Billy jocularly.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading DOG-FACE On the following Thursday afternoon there was a half-holiday, and Jack Symonds found himself suddenly without occupation.
SymondsnounUS /ˈsɪməndz/
English writer (1840-1893)
From this reading DOG-FACE On the following Thursday afternoon there was a half-holiday, and Jack Symonds found himself suddenly without occupation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOG-FACE On the following Thursday afternoon there was a half-holiday, and Jack Symonds found himself suddenly without occupation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DOG-FACE On the following Thursday afternoon there was a half-holiday, and Jack Symonds found himself suddenly without occupation.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He was therefore at a loose end, but it was not in him to remain idle for long.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading DOG-FACE On the following Thursday afternoon there was a half-holiday, and Jack Symonds found himself suddenly without occupation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He had intended to go for a ramble into the bush behind the college, but at the last moment his proposed companion had been unable to accompany him.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading "What are you going to do with your useless self?" he demanded of Billy jocularly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOG-FACE On the following Thursday afternoon there was a half-holiday, and Jack Symonds found himself suddenly without occupation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you going to do with your useless self?" he demanded of Billy jocularly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What are you going to do with your useless self?" he demanded of Billy jocularly.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading DOG-FACE On the following Thursday afternoon there was a half-holiday, and Jack Symonds found himself suddenly without occupation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you going to do with your useless self?" he demanded of Billy jocularly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you going to do with your useless self?" he demanded of Billy jocularly.
