used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ted Teall slunk home considerably after dark.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
(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 Fortunately, as it happened, his parents didn't force him to tell his reason for being late, but Ted sat down to a supper that was cold and all but tasteless.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fortunately, as it happened, his parents didn't force him to tell his reason for being late, but Ted sat down to a supper that was cold and all but tasteless.
at or in or to any place
From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Fortunately, as it happened, his parents didn't force him to tell his reason for being late, but Ted sat down to a supper that was cold and all but tasteless.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fortunately, as it happened, his parents didn't force him to tell his reason for being late, but Ted sat down to a supper that was cold and all but tasteless.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Fortunately, as it happened, his parents didn't force him to tell his reason for being late, but Ted sat down to a supper that was cold and all but tasteless.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Ted Teall slunk home considerably after dark.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading However, Teall could find no fault with his supper.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Ted Teall slunk home considerably after dark.
someone who is a detective
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
didn't
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From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Fortunately, as it happened, his parents didn't force him to tell his reason for being late, but Ted sat down to a supper that was cold and all but tasteless.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading However, Teall could find no fault with his supper.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
FLARE-BACK
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Fortunately, as it happened, his parents didn't force him to tell his reason for being late, but Ted sat down to a supper that was cold and all but tasteless.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, as it happened, his parents didn't force him to tell his reason for being late, but Ted sat down to a supper that was cold and all but tasteless.
Garwood
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From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Fortunately, as it happened, his parents didn't force him to tell his reason for being late, but Ted sat down to a supper that was cold and all but tasteless.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fortunately, as it happened, his parents didn't force him to tell his reason for being late, but Ted sat down to a supper that was cold and all but tasteless.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fortunately, as it happened, his parents didn't force him to tell his reason for being late, but Ted sat down to a supper that was cold and all but tasteless.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, Teall could find no fault with his supper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Fortunately, as it happened, his parents didn't force him to tell his reason for being late, but Ted sat down to a supper that was cold and all but tasteless.
the force of workers available
From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
not any; not one
From this reading However, Teall could find no fault with his supper.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Fortunately, as it happened, his parents didn't force him to tell his reason for being late, but Ted sat down to a supper that was cold and all but tasteless.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Fortunately, as it happened, his parents didn't force him to tell his reason for being late, but Ted sat down to a supper that was cold and all but tasteless.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Fortunately, as it happened, his parents didn't force him to tell his reason for being late, but Ted sat down to a supper that was cold and all but tasteless.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
searchersnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃərz/
plural of “searcher” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
slunk
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From this reading Ted Teall slunk home considerably after dark.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
tastelessadjectiveUS /ˈteɪstləs/
lacking flavor
From this reading Fortunately, as it happened, his parents didn't force him to tell his reason for being late, but Ted sat down to a supper that was cold and all but tasteless.
Teall
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From this reading Ted Teall slunk home considerably after dark.
TEDnounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
express in words
From this reading Fortunately, as it happened, his parents didn't force him to tell his reason for being late, but Ted sat down to a supper that was cold and all but tasteless.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fortunately, as it happened, his parents didn't force him to tell his reason for being late, but Ted sat down to a supper that was cold and all but tasteless.
look attentively
From this reading TED FEELS THE FLARE-BACK Ted didn't find the watch, nor did the men searchers get anywhere near a reliable trail of Amos Garwood.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As for Dick & Co., they aided in the search for a while, then went home to supper, feeling that they had done their present duty as well as boys might do it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, Teall could find no fault with his supper.
