used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only try and get a sight of her, and if you come within view first, let me know."--PLATO REP.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading AMERICAN GIRLS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
ANNAnounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading ANNA C. BRACKETT.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
BRACKETT
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From this reading ANNA C. BRACKETT.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading ANNA C. BRACKETT.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Only try and get a sight of her, and if you come within view first, let me know."--PLATO REP.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
ESSAYSnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading ESSAYS.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Only try and get a sight of her, and if you come within view first, let me know."--PLATO REP.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading AMERICAN GIRLS.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Only try and get a sight of her, and if you come within view first, let me know."--PLATO REP.
huntsmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Only try and get a sight of her, and if you come within view first, let me know."--PLATO REP.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Only try and get a sight of her, and if you come within view first, let me know."--PLATO REP.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Only try and get a sight of her, and if you come within view first, let me know."--PLATO REP.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Only try and get a sight of her, and if you come within view first, let me know."--PLATO REP.
not any; not one
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
and nothing more
From this reading Only try and get a sight of her, and if you come within view first, let me know."--PLATO REP.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
go across or through
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
PLATOnounUS /ˈpleɪtoʊ/
ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)
From this reading Only try and get a sight of her, and if you come within view first, let me know."--PLATO REP.
REPnounUS /rep/
informal abbreviation of “representative”
From this reading Only try and get a sight of her, and if you come within view first, let me know."--PLATO REP.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
move stealthily
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Only try and get a sight of her, and if you come within view first, let me know."--PLATO REP.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Only try and get a sight of her, and if you come within view first, let me know."--PLATO REP.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
at the time that
From this reading "The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost; for there can be no doubt that we are in the right direction.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Only try and get a sight of her, and if you come within view first, let me know."--PLATO REP.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Only try and get a sight of her, and if you come within view first, let me know."--PLATO REP.
