used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then Christopher wandered about everywhere over all the country, asking for the strange man.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
(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 Then Christopher wandered about everywhere over all the country, asking for the strange man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I should think I did know; but go on, go on with the story, I never read this in any book.”
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Then Christopher wandered about everywhere over all the country, asking for the strange man.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “I should think I did know; but go on, go on with the story, I never read this in any book.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Then Christopher wandered about everywhere over all the country, asking for the strange man.
a female human offspring
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I should think I did know; but go on, go on with the story, I never read this in any book.”
to or in any or all places
From this reading Then Christopher wandered about everywhere over all the country, asking for the strange man.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I should think I did know; but go on, go on with the story, I never read this in any book.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
heathennounUS /ˈhiːðən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I should think I did know; but go on, go on with the story, I never read this in any book.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
JocknounUS /dʒɑːk/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
Maximus
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From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I should think I did know; but go on, go on with the story, I never read this in any book.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
Offero
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I should think I did know; but go on, go on with the story, I never read this in any book.”
and nothing more
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then Christopher wandered about everywhere over all the country, asking for the strange man.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “I should think I did know; but go on, go on with the story, I never read this in any book.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I should think I did know; but go on, go on with the story, I never read this in any book.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
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 “I should think I did know; but go on, go on with the story, I never read this in any book.”
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Then Christopher wandered about everywhere over all the country, asking for the strange man.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I should think I did know; but go on, go on with the story, I never read this in any book.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I should think I did know; but go on, go on with the story, I never read this in any book.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Then Christopher wandered about everywhere over all the country, asking for the strange man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
(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 “Well!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I should think I did know; but go on, go on with the story, I never read this in any book.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And so Christopher went away to look for the great strong man that King Maximus was afraid of; but I forgot, his name was not Christopher then, but only Offero, a heathen; you know what a heathen is, Jock?”
