used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
at or in the front
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "And if he tries any of his tricks on us," broke in the indignant Roger, "be sure that we will not spare him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are going to remember that he is a bad man, who plans to rob us of our homes, and steal the property our parents have built up here.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading OFF ON THE GREAT JOURNEY "THE hound!" exclaimed Sandy Armstrong, with something of his old impetuosity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading We are going to remember that he is a bad man, who plans to rob us of our homes, and steal the property our parents have built up here.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
lacking funds
From this reading "And if he tries any of his tricks on us," broke in the indignant Roger, "be sure that we will not spare him.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading We are going to remember that he is a bad man, who plans to rob us of our homes, and steal the property our parents have built up here.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
someone who is a detective
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
divisible by two
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading OFF ON THE GREAT JOURNEY "THE hound!" exclaimed Sandy Armstrong, with something of his old impetuosity.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
the act of departing
From this reading We are going to remember that he is a bad man, who plans to rob us of our homes, and steal the property our parents have built up here.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading OFF ON THE GREAT JOURNEY "THE hound!" exclaimed Sandy Armstrong, with something of his old impetuosity.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And if he tries any of his tricks on us," broke in the indignant Roger, "be sure that we will not spare him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading We are going to remember that he is a bad man, who plans to rob us of our homes, and steal the property our parents have built up here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OFF ON THE GREAT JOURNEY "THE hound!" exclaimed Sandy Armstrong, with something of his old impetuosity.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading We are going to remember that he is a bad man, who plans to rob us of our homes, and steal the property our parents have built up here.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading OFF ON THE GREAT JOURNEY "THE hound!" exclaimed Sandy Armstrong, with something of his old impetuosity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "And if he tries any of his tricks on us," broke in the indignant Roger, "be sure that we will not spare him.
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading OFF ON THE GREAT JOURNEY "THE hound!" exclaimed Sandy Armstrong, with something of his old impetuosity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading "And if he tries any of his tricks on us," broke in the indignant Roger, "be sure that we will not spare him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading OFF ON THE GREAT JOURNEY "THE hound!" exclaimed Sandy Armstrong, with something of his old impetuosity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading We are going to remember that he is a bad man, who plans to rob us of our homes, and steal the property our parents have built up here.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OFF ON THE GREAT JOURNEY "THE hound!" exclaimed Sandy Armstrong, with something of his old impetuosity.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF ON THE GREAT JOURNEY "THE hound!" exclaimed Sandy Armstrong, with something of his old impetuosity.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OFF ON THE GREAT JOURNEY "THE hound!" exclaimed Sandy Armstrong, with something of his old impetuosity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OFF ON THE GREAT JOURNEY "THE hound!" exclaimed Sandy Armstrong, with something of his old impetuosity.
and nothing more
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We are going to remember that he is a bad man, who plans to rob us of our homes, and steal the property our parents have built up here.
outwitverbUS /ˈaʊtwɪt/
beat through cleverness and wit
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
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 We are going to remember that he is a bad man, who plans to rob us of our homes, and steal the property our parents have built up here.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading We are going to remember that he is a bad man, who plans to rob us of our homes, and steal the property our parents have built up here.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading We are going to remember that he is a bad man, who plans to rob us of our homes, and steal the property our parents have built up here.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
To recall to mind.
From this reading We are going to remember that he is a bad man, who plans to rob us of our homes, and steal the property our parents have built up here.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading We are going to remember that he is a bad man, who plans to rob us of our homes, and steal the property our parents have built up here.
Roger
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From this reading "And if he tries any of his tricks on us," broke in the indignant Roger, "be sure that we will not spare him.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading OFF ON THE GREAT JOURNEY "THE hound!" exclaimed Sandy Armstrong, with something of his old impetuosity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading OFF ON THE GREAT JOURNEY "THE hound!" exclaimed Sandy Armstrong, with something of his old impetuosity.
refrain from harming
From this reading "And if he tries any of his tricks on us," broke in the indignant Roger, "be sure that we will not spare him.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading We are going to remember that he is a bad man, who plans to rob us of our homes, and steal the property our parents have built up here.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "And if he tries any of his tricks on us," broke in the indignant Roger, "be sure that we will not spare him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF ON THE GREAT JOURNEY "THE hound!" exclaimed Sandy Armstrong, with something of his old impetuosity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading "And if he tries any of his tricks on us," broke in the indignant Roger, "be sure that we will not spare him.
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "And if he tries any of his tricks on us," broke in the indignant Roger, "be sure that we will not spare him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We are going to remember that he is a bad man, who plans to rob us of our homes, and steal the property our parents have built up here.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
which person or people
From this reading We are going to remember that he is a bad man, who plans to rob us of our homes, and steal the property our parents have built up here.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But, even as it is, we will outwit him," Dick observed, with that quiet resolution that was so distinctly a part of his character.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OFF ON THE GREAT JOURNEY "THE hound!" exclaimed Sandy Armstrong, with something of his old impetuosity.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "They can only have a day or so the start of us; and it may not be so hard to get ahead of his party in the thick of the woods."
