used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "We may not be able to reach the steamer by noon."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For after a moment of consideration it was decided not to use up all the food that remained.
(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 For after a moment of consideration it was decided not to use up all the food that remained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you think we'll _ever_ be able to reach it, old man?" asked Paul, in a low voice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We may not be able to reach the steamer by noon."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "We may not be able to reach the steamer by noon."
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "We may need some for luncheon," explained Russ, who seemed to have taken command of the little party.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading For after a moment of consideration it was decided not to use up all the food that remained.
recognizable; marked
From this reading For after a moment of consideration it was decided not to use up all the food that remained.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think we'll _ever_ be able to reach it, old man?" asked Paul, in a low voice.
at any time
From this reading "Do you think we'll _ever_ be able to reach it, old man?" asked Paul, in a low voice.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "We may need some for luncheon," explained Russ, who seemed to have taken command of the little party.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading For after a moment of consideration it was decided not to use up all the food that remained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For after a moment of consideration it was decided not to use up all the food that remained.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We may need some for luncheon," explained Russ, who seemed to have taken command of the little party.
temporary military shelter
From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Do you think we'll _ever_ be able to reach it, old man?" asked Paul, in a low voice.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For after a moment of consideration it was decided not to use up all the food that remained.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "We may need some for luncheon," explained Russ, who seemed to have taken command of the little party.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Do you think we'll _ever_ be able to reach it, old man?" asked Paul, in a low voice.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading "We may need some for luncheon," explained Russ, who seemed to have taken command of the little party.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Do you think we'll _ever_ be able to reach it, old man?" asked Paul, in a low voice.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "We may need some for luncheon," explained Russ, who seemed to have taken command of the little party.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
a particular point in time
From this reading For after a moment of consideration it was decided not to use up all the food that remained.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "We may need some for luncheon," explained Russ, who seemed to have taken command of the little party.
the middle of the day
From this reading "We may not be able to reach the steamer by noon."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For after a moment of consideration it was decided not to use up all the food that remained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Do you think we'll _ever_ be able to reach it, old man?" asked Paul, in a low voice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
PALMnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "We may need some for luncheon," explained Russ, who seemed to have taken command of the little party.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "Do you think we'll _ever_ be able to reach it, old man?" asked Paul, in a low voice.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "We may not be able to reach the steamer by noon."
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For after a moment of consideration it was decided not to use up all the food that remained.
rowboatnounUS /ˈroʊboʊt/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
RussnounUS /rʌs/
plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
From this reading "We may need some for luncheon," explained Russ, who seemed to have taken command of the little party.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "We may need some for luncheon," explained Russ, who seemed to have taken command of the little party.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
sluggishadjectiveUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
moving slowly
From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "We may need some for luncheon," explained Russ, who seemed to have taken command of the little party.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading "We may not be able to reach the steamer by noon."
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
swamp-like
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From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "We may need some for luncheon," explained Russ, who seemed to have taken command of the little party.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For after a moment of consideration it was decided not to use up all the food that remained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think we'll _ever_ be able to reach it, old man?" asked Paul, in a low voice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For after a moment of consideration it was decided not to use up all the food that remained.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For after a moment of consideration it was decided not to use up all the food that remained.
the act of using
From this reading For after a moment of consideration it was decided not to use up all the food that remained.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Do you think we'll _ever_ be able to reach it, old man?" asked Paul, in a low voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We may need some for luncheon," explained Russ, who seemed to have taken command of the little party.
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you think we'll _ever_ be able to reach it, old man?" asked Paul, in a low voice.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE PALM HUT Breakfast, on the shore of the sluggish and swamp-like stream where the big rowboat was moored, was a meagre meal, indeed.
which person or people
From this reading "We may need some for luncheon," explained Russ, who seemed to have taken command of the little party.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think we'll _ever_ be able to reach it, old man?" asked Paul, in a low voice.
