used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We'll keep right at your back, no matter how foolhardy you may be," Seth whispered as Enoch hesitated.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "We'll keep right at your back, no matter how foolhardy you may be," Seth whispered as Enoch hesitated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
for the reason that
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading What is to be done then?
Enoch
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From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
foolhardyadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlhɑːrdi/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading "We'll keep right at your back, no matter how foolhardy you may be," Seth whispered as Enoch hesitated.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading "We'll keep right at your back, no matter how foolhardy you may be," Seth whispered as Enoch hesitated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
an opening into or through something
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
how
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From this reading "We'll keep right at your back, no matter how foolhardy you may be," Seth whispered as Enoch hesitated.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SELF-DEFENSE.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is to be done then?
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
and nothing more
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "We'll keep right at your back, no matter how foolhardy you may be," Seth whispered as Enoch hesitated.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
lamed
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From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "We'll keep right at your back, no matter how foolhardy you may be," Seth whispered as Enoch hesitated.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "We'll keep right at your back, no matter how foolhardy you may be," Seth whispered as Enoch hesitated.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
not any; not one
From this reading "We'll keep right at your back, no matter how foolhardy you may be," Seth whispered as Enoch hesitated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
by chance
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "We'll keep right at your back, no matter how foolhardy you may be," Seth whispered as Enoch hesitated.
SELF-DEFENSEnounUS /ˌselfdɪˈfens/
the act of defending yourself
From this reading IN SELF-DEFENSE.
SethnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading "We'll keep right at your back, no matter how foolhardy you may be," Seth whispered as Enoch hesitated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading What is to be done then?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I know I can count on you fellows; but the thought has just come into my mind that perhaps one or more may be lamed by jumping through the hole after it has been made.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
We'll
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From this reading "We'll keep right at your back, no matter how foolhardy you may be," Seth whispered as Enoch hesitated.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is to be done then?
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "We'll keep right at your back, no matter how foolhardy you may be," Seth whispered as Enoch hesitated.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We'll keep right at your back, no matter how foolhardy you may be," Seth whispered as Enoch hesitated.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Although the youngest of the party, Enoch was looked upon as leader, probably because the idea was his and because he appeared so certain it could be carried through to a successful issue.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We'll keep right at your back, no matter how foolhardy you may be," Seth whispered as Enoch hesitated.
