used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The account, it was declared by the Young Lady, was a veritable "Idyl of an Outing," and no one disagreed with her.
at or in the front
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The account, it was declared by the Young Lady, was a veritable "Idyl of an Outing," and no one disagreed with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Then came renewed expression of the now constant anxiety and curiosity regarding the progress of the rescuers and Stafford went forward to learn the situation, and report.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
assurednessnoun
great coolness and composure under strain
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The account, it was declared by the Young Lady, was a veritable "Idyl of an Outing," and no one disagreed with her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came renewed expression of the now constant anxiety and curiosity regarding the progress of the rescuers and Stafford went forward to learn the situation, and report.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Then came renewed expression of the now constant anxiety and curiosity regarding the progress of the rescuers and Stafford went forward to learn the situation, and report.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Then came renewed expression of the now constant anxiety and curiosity regarding the progress of the rescuers and Stafford went forward to learn the situation, and report.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The account, it was declared by the Young Lady, was a veritable "Idyl of an Outing," and no one disagreed with her.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
disagreedverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriːd/
past form of “disagree” — be of different opinions
From this reading The account, it was declared by the Young Lady, was a veritable "Idyl of an Outing," and no one disagreed with her.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
existentadjectiveUS /eɡˈzɪstənt/
having existence or being or actuality
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Then came renewed expression of the now constant anxiety and curiosity regarding the progress of the rescuers and Stafford went forward to learn the situation, and report.
FATTENINGadjectiveUS /ˈfætənɪŋ/
subject to or used in the process of finishing or fattening up for slaughter
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Then came renewed expression of the now constant anxiety and curiosity regarding the progress of the rescuers and Stafford went forward to learn the situation, and report.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The account, it was declared by the Young Lady, was a veritable "Idyl of an Outing," and no one disagreed with her.
an opening into or through something
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
Idylnoun
a musical composition that evokes rural life
From this reading The account, it was declared by the Young Lady, was a veritable "Idyl of an Outing," and no one disagreed with her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
inbredadjectiveUS /ˈɪnbred/
produced by inbreeding
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
innocuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɑːkjuːəs/
not injurious to physical or mental health
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The account, it was declared by the Young Lady, was a veritable "Idyl of an Outing," and no one disagreed with her.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Then came renewed expression of the now constant anxiety and curiosity regarding the progress of the rescuers and Stafford went forward to learn the situation, and report.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
longitudenounUS /ˈlɑːndʒətuːd/
the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
engage in
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
matchingadjectiveUS /ˈmætʃɪŋ/
being two identical
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
and nothing more
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
not any; not one
From this reading The account, it was declared by the Young Lady, was a veritable "Idyl of an Outing," and no one disagreed with her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Then came renewed expression of the now constant anxiety and curiosity regarding the progress of the rescuers and Stafford went forward to learn the situation, and report.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The account, it was declared by the Young Lady, was a veritable "Idyl of an Outing," and no one disagreed with her.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
OutingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The account, it was declared by the Young Lady, was a veritable "Idyl of an Outing," and no one disagreed with her.
PATverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Then came renewed expression of the now constant anxiety and curiosity regarding the progress of the rescuers and Stafford went forward to learn the situation, and report.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Then came renewed expression of the now constant anxiety and curiosity regarding the progress of the rescuers and Stafford went forward to learn the situation, and report.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Then came renewed expression of the now constant anxiety and curiosity regarding the progress of the rescuers and Stafford went forward to learn the situation, and report.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Then came renewed expression of the now constant anxiety and curiosity regarding the progress of the rescuers and Stafford went forward to learn the situation, and report.
rescuersnounUS /ˈreskjuːərz/
plural of “rescuer” — a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading Then came renewed expression of the now constant anxiety and curiosity regarding the progress of the rescuers and Stafford went forward to learn the situation, and report.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Then came renewed expression of the now constant anxiety and curiosity regarding the progress of the rescuers and Stafford went forward to learn the situation, and report.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
Stafford
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From this reading Then came renewed expression of the now constant anxiety and curiosity regarding the progress of the rescuers and Stafford went forward to learn the situation, and report.
Stafford's
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From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
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 THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came renewed expression of the now constant anxiety and curiosity regarding the progress of the rescuers and Stafford went forward to learn the situation, and report.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading The account, it was declared by the Young Lady, was a veritable "Idyl of an Outing," and no one disagreed with her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
We're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then came renewed expression of the now constant anxiety and curiosity regarding the progress of the rescuers and Stafford went forward to learn the situation, and report.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
at the time that
From this reading "We're in 'in a hole,' literally," came, the reply to Stafford's inquiry of the engineer in charge of the relief train; "That's all we make, at first, merely a hole, when we charge into the big drift ahead of us now.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE FATTENING OF PAT The general opinion seemed to be that the amiable lady's story was innocuous in every detail, while it commended itself as being absolutely true to human nature, that great essential in a narrative of any sort.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were the feminine instinct as to the matching of colors, inbred throughout each latitude, and the masculine instinct in relation to stockings, existent in every longitude, each indicated with all assuredness and delicacy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The account, it was declared by the Young Lady, was a veritable "Idyl of an Outing," and no one disagreed with her.
