used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These had advanced at a slower pace, for they were hunting for that which they dreaded to find, and they meant to neglect nothing.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading These had advanced at a slower pace, for they were hunting for that which they dreaded to find, and they meant to neglect nothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hoke Butler and his companions had left the bungalow on foot, because there was not room in the two canoes for them.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These had advanced at a slower pace, for they were hunting for that which they dreaded to find, and they meant to neglect nothing.
for the reason that
From this reading Hoke Butler and his companions had left the bungalow on foot, because there was not room in the two canoes for them.
of short duration or distance
From this reading When the two parties came together, a brief explanation made everything clear.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading Hoke Butler and his companions had left the bungalow on foot, because there was not room in the two canoes for them.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Hoke Butler and his companions had left the bungalow on foot, because there was not room in the two canoes for them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the two parties came together, a brief explanation made everything clear.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Hoke Butler and his companions had left the bungalow on foot, because there was not room in the two canoes for them.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Five distinct parties were engaged in searching for the missing child, Ruth Spellman.
rid of obstructions
From this reading When the two parties came together, a brief explanation made everything clear.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Hoke Butler and his companions had left the bungalow on foot, because there was not room in the two canoes for them.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Five distinct parties were engaged in searching for the missing child, Ruth Spellman.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading These had advanced at a slower pace, for they were hunting for that which they dreaded to find, and they meant to neglect nothing.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Five distinct parties were engaged in searching for the missing child, Ruth Spellman.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading When the two parties came together, a brief explanation made everything clear.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading When the two parties came together, a brief explanation made everything clear.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading These had advanced at a slower pace, for they were hunting for that which they dreaded to find, and they meant to neglect nothing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five distinct parties were engaged in searching for the missing child, Ruth Spellman.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Hoke Butler and his companions had left the bungalow on foot, because there was not room in the two canoes for them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Five distinct parties were engaged in searching for the missing child, Ruth Spellman.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hoke Butler and his companions had left the bungalow on foot, because there was not room in the two canoes for them.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hoke Butler and his companions had left the bungalow on foot, because there was not room in the two canoes for them.
Hoke
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From this reading Hoke Butler and his companions had left the bungalow on foot, because there was not room in the two canoes for them.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading These had advanced at a slower pace, for they were hunting for that which they dreaded to find, and they meant to neglect nothing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Five distinct parties were engaged in searching for the missing child, Ruth Spellman.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Hoke Butler and his companions had left the bungalow on foot, because there was not room in the two canoes for them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading These had advanced at a slower pace, for they were hunting for that which they dreaded to find, and they meant to neglect nothing.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
not able to be found
From this reading Five distinct parties were engaged in searching for the missing child, Ruth Spellman.
MurphynounUS /ˈmɜːrfi/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading These had advanced at a slower pace, for they were hunting for that which they dreaded to find, and they meant to neglect nothing.
not any; not one
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hoke Butler and his companions had left the bungalow on foot, because there was not room in the two canoes for them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hoke Butler and his companions had left the bungalow on foot, because there was not room in the two canoes for them.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading These had advanced at a slower pace, for they were hunting for that which they dreaded to find, and they meant to neglect nothing.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Five distinct parties were engaged in searching for the missing child, Ruth Spellman.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Hoke Butler and his companions had left the bungalow on foot, because there was not room in the two canoes for them.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Five distinct parties were engaged in searching for the missing child, Ruth Spellman.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Five distinct parties were engaged in searching for the missing child, Ruth Spellman.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading These had advanced at a slower pace, for they were hunting for that which they dreaded to find, and they meant to neglect nothing.
Spellman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Five distinct parties were engaged in searching for the missing child, Ruth Spellman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These had advanced at a slower pace, for they were hunting for that which they dreaded to find, and they meant to neglect nothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Five distinct parties were engaged in searching for the missing child, Ruth Spellman.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hoke Butler and his companions had left the bungalow on foot, because there was not room in the two canoes for them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Hoke Butler and his companions had left the bungalow on foot, because there was not room in the two canoes for them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These had advanced at a slower pace, for they were hunting for that which they dreaded to find, and they meant to neglect nothing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These had advanced at a slower pace, for they were hunting for that which they dreaded to find, and they meant to neglect nothing.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading When the two parties came together, a brief explanation made everything clear.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Hoke Butler and his companions had left the bungalow on foot, because there was not room in the two canoes for them.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hoke Butler and his companions had left the bungalow on foot, because there was not room in the two canoes for them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Five distinct parties were engaged in searching for the missing child, Ruth Spellman.
at the time that
From this reading Knowing nothing of the cause of the doctor’s appeal for help, they made no hunt until, when the greater part of the distance was passed, they met Mike Murphy and his friends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These had advanced at a slower pace, for they were hunting for that which they dreaded to find, and they meant to neglect nothing.
