used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BLUFF MEETS WITH A LOSS The wildest excitement ensued.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Talk about your obstacle races!" he shouted, as he scrambled up, and went limping after the others; "this has 'em beaten to a frazzle."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Talk about your obstacle races!" he shouted, as he scrambled up, and went limping after the others; "this has 'em beaten to a frazzle."
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Talk about your obstacle races!" he shouted, as he scrambled up, and went limping after the others; "this has 'em beaten to a frazzle."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading "Talk about your obstacle races!" he shouted, as he scrambled up, and went limping after the others; "this has 'em beaten to a frazzle."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
BLUFFnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading BLUFF MEETS WITH A LOSS The wildest excitement ensued.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "Talk about your obstacle races!" he shouted, as he scrambled up, and went limping after the others; "this has 'em beaten to a frazzle."
make void or empty of contents
From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading BLUFF MEETS WITH A LOSS The wildest excitement ensued.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading BLUFF MEETS WITH A LOSS The wildest excitement ensued.
fag-ends
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From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
frazzleverbUS /ˈfræzəl/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading "Talk about your obstacle races!" he shouted, as he scrambled up, and went limping after the others; "this has 'em beaten to a frazzle."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Talk about your obstacle races!" he shouted, as he scrambled up, and went limping after the others; "this has 'em beaten to a frazzle."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Talk about your obstacle races!" he shouted, as he scrambled up, and went limping after the others; "this has 'em beaten to a frazzle."
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
and nothing more
From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
limpingnounUS /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading "Talk about your obstacle races!" he shouted, as he scrambled up, and went limping after the others; "this has 'em beaten to a frazzle."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
something that is lost
From this reading BLUFF MEETS WITH A LOSS The wildest excitement ensued.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading BLUFF MEETS WITH A LOSS The wildest excitement ensued.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading "Talk about your obstacle races!" he shouted, as he scrambled up, and went limping after the others; "this has 'em beaten to a frazzle."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
offendernounUS /əˈfendər/
a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading The hunt for the offender was without result.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Talk about your obstacle races!" he shouted, as he scrambled up, and went limping after the others; "this has 'em beaten to a frazzle."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading "Talk about your obstacle races!" he shouted, as he scrambled up, and went limping after the others; "this has 'em beaten to a frazzle."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The hunt for the offender was without result.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
except for; apart from
From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading "Talk about your obstacle races!" he shouted, as he scrambled up, and went limping after the others; "this has 'em beaten to a frazzle."
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Talk about your obstacle races!" he shouted, as he scrambled up, and went limping after the others; "this has 'em beaten to a frazzle."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Talk about your obstacle races!" he shouted, as he scrambled up, and went limping after the others; "this has 'em beaten to a frazzle."
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLUFF MEETS WITH A LOSS The wildest excitement ensued.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Talk about your obstacle races!" he shouted, as he scrambled up, and went limping after the others; "this has 'em beaten to a frazzle."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It happened to lie just back of the tent, empty save for a few fag-ends of canvas brought along in case of need, and with the cover in place.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Talk about your obstacle races!" he shouted, as he scrambled up, and went limping after the others; "this has 'em beaten to a frazzle."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hunt for the offender was without result.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Talk about your obstacle races!" he shouted, as he scrambled up, and went limping after the others; "this has 'em beaten to a frazzle."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jerry met with a mishap right in the beginning of the hunt, falling over the long box in which much of their camp material had been carried.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading BLUFF MEETS WITH A LOSS The wildest excitement ensued.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BLUFF MEETS WITH A LOSS The wildest excitement ensued.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The hunt for the offender was without result.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Talk about your obstacle races!" he shouted, as he scrambled up, and went limping after the others; "this has 'em beaten to a frazzle."
