used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The three of them, refreshed by showers, were in the hotel dining room having a late snack.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "I am absolutely appalled at how little we know of what is going on."
(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 Long Shadow "Wheels within wheels and all of them turning merrily," Zircon said.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am absolutely appalled at how little we know of what is going on."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Long Shadow "Wheels within wheels and all of them turning merrily," Zircon said.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "Anyway, we have friends working for us," Scotty pointed out.
appalledadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːld/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading "I am absolutely appalled at how little we know of what is going on."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I think our British pal did just as he said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am absolutely appalled at how little we know of what is going on."
the people of Great Britain
From this reading "I think our British pal did just as he said.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The three of them, refreshed by showers, were in the hotel dining room having a late snack.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I think our British pal did just as he said.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading The three of them, refreshed by showers, were in the hotel dining room having a late snack.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Anyway, we have friends working for us," Scotty pointed out.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Anyway, we have friends working for us," Scotty pointed out.
the act of departing
From this reading "I am absolutely appalled at how little we know of what is going on."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Anyway, we have friends working for us," Scotty pointed out.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The three of them, refreshed by showers, were in the hotel dining room having a late snack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think our British pal did just as he said.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The three of them, refreshed by showers, were in the hotel dining room having a late snack.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am absolutely appalled at how little we know of what is going on."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am absolutely appalled at how little we know of what is going on."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The three of them, refreshed by showers, were in the hotel dining room having a late snack.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am absolutely appalled at how little we know of what is going on."
and nothing more
From this reading "I think our British pal did just as he said.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I am absolutely appalled at how little we know of what is going on."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The three of them, refreshed by showers, were in the hotel dining room having a late snack.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I am absolutely appalled at how little we know of what is going on."
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 Long Shadow "Wheels within wheels and all of them turning merrily," Zircon said.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Long Shadow "Wheels within wheels and all of them turning merrily," Zircon said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Long Shadow "Wheels within wheels and all of them turning merrily," Zircon said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I am absolutely appalled at how little we know of what is going on."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I think our British pal did just as he said.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Anyway, we have friends working for us," Scotty pointed out.
palnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "I think our British pal did just as he said.
having a point
From this reading "Anyway, we have friends working for us," Scotty pointed out.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading The three of them, refreshed by showers, were in the hotel dining room having a late snack.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The three of them, refreshed by showers, were in the hotel dining room having a late snack.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Long Shadow "Wheels within wheels and all of them turning merrily," Zircon said.
Scotty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Anyway, we have friends working for us," Scotty pointed out.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Long Shadow "Wheels within wheels and all of them turning merrily," Zircon said.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading The three of them, refreshed by showers, were in the hotel dining room having a late snack.
snacknounUS /snæk/
a light informal meal
From this reading The three of them, refreshed by showers, were in the hotel dining room having a late snack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The three of them, refreshed by showers, were in the hotel dining room having a late snack.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Long Shadow "Wheels within wheels and all of them turning merrily," Zircon said.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think our British pal did just as he said.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three of them, refreshed by showers, were in the hotel dining room having a late snack.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Long Shadow "Wheels within wheels and all of them turning merrily," Zircon said.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Anyway, we have friends working for us," Scotty pointed out.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I am absolutely appalled at how little we know of what is going on."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The three of them, refreshed by showers, were in the hotel dining room having a late snack.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I am absolutely appalled at how little we know of what is going on."
WheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Long Shadow "Wheels within wheels and all of them turning merrily," Zircon said.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Long Shadow "Wheels within wheels and all of them turning merrily," Zircon said.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading "Anyway, we have friends working for us," Scotty pointed out.
ZirconnounUS /ˈzɜːrkən/
a common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent
From this reading Long Shadow "Wheels within wheels and all of them turning merrily," Zircon said.
