used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Over the pipes on the doorstep Jeffard permitted himself a single query.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GARVIN came into camp late, and Jeffard needed not to ask the result of the day's quest.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading GARVIN came into camp late, and Jeffard needed not to ask the result of the day's quest.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading GARVIN came into camp late, and Jeffard needed not to ask the result of the day's quest.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading GARVIN came into camp late, and Jeffard needed not to ask the result of the day's quest.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading GARVIN came into camp late, and Jeffard needed not to ask the result of the day's quest.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
doorstepnounUS /ˈdɔːrstep/
the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway
From this reading Over the pipes on the doorstep Jeffard permitted himself a single query.
GARVIN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GARVIN came into camp late, and Jeffard needed not to ask the result of the day's quest.
Garvin's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "No go?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Over the pipes on the doorstep Jeffard permitted himself a single query.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
the act of retaining something
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading GARVIN came into camp late, and Jeffard needed not to ask the result of the day's quest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
Jeffard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GARVIN came into camp late, and Jeffard needed not to ask the result of the day's quest.
laconicadjectiveUS /lɑːˈkɑːnɪk/
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
From this reading "Nary," was the laconic rejoinder.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading GARVIN came into camp late, and Jeffard needed not to ask the result of the day's quest.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
NaryadjectiveUS /ˈneri/
(used with singular count nouns) colloquial for “not a” or “not one” or “never a”
From this reading "Nary," was the laconic rejoinder.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading GARVIN came into camp late, and Jeffard needed not to ask the result of the day's quest.
not any; not one
From this reading "No go?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GARVIN came into camp late, and Jeffard needed not to ask the result of the day's quest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GARVIN came into camp late, and Jeffard needed not to ask the result of the day's quest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Over the pipes on the doorstep Jeffard permitted himself a single query.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the pipes on the doorstep Jeffard permitted himself a single query.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Over the pipes on the doorstep Jeffard permitted himself a single query.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Over the pipes on the doorstep Jeffard permitted himself a single query.
querynounUS /ˈkwiːri/
an instance of questioning
From this reading Over the pipes on the doorstep Jeffard permitted himself a single query.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading GARVIN came into camp late, and Jeffard needed not to ask the result of the day's quest.
rejoindernounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading "Nary," was the laconic rejoinder.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading GARVIN came into camp late, and Jeffard needed not to ask the result of the day's quest.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Over the pipes on the doorstep Jeffard permitted himself a single query.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GARVIN came into camp late, and Jeffard needed not to ask the result of the day's quest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GARVIN came into camp late, and Jeffard needed not to ask the result of the day's quest.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nary," was the laconic rejoinder.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading He had cooked the simple supper, and they ate it together in silence--the big man too weary and dejected to talk, and Jeffard holding his peace in deference to Garvin's mood.
