used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It then lacked an hour of nine, so the boys passed the time with packing, joking and talking.
any thing at all
From this reading "Then I think I will scout around to see if anything is doing," suggested Tad, who immediately hurried from camp.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Then I think I will scout around to see if anything is doing," suggested Tad, who immediately hurried from camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We promised our friend that we should be here until that hour, you know."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It then lacked an hour of nine, so the boys passed the time with packing, joking and talking.
terminate
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Then I think I will scout around to see if anything is doing," suggested Tad, who immediately hurried from camp.
EXHIBITIONnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "We promised our friend that we should be here until that hour, you know."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Then I think I will scout around to see if anything is doing," suggested Tad, who immediately hurried from camp.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "We promised our friend that we should be here until that hour, you know."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "We promised our friend that we should be here until that hour, you know."
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "Then I think I will scout around to see if anything is doing," suggested Tad, who immediately hurried from camp.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Then I think I will scout around to see if anything is doing," suggested Tad, who immediately hurried from camp.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Then I think I will scout around to see if anything is doing," suggested Tad, who immediately hurried from camp.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
a message received and understood
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Then I think I will scout around to see if anything is doing," suggested Tad, who immediately hurried from camp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It then lacked an hour of nine, so the boys passed the time with packing, joking and talking.
jokingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading It then lacked an hour of nine, so the boys passed the time with packing, joking and talking.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "We promised our friend that we should be here until that hour, you know."
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading It then lacked an hour of nine, so the boys passed the time with packing, joking and talking.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
Ned
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From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
not any; not one
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We promised our friend that we should be here until that hour, you know."
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading It then lacked an hour of nine, so the boys passed the time with packing, joking and talking.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It then lacked an hour of nine, so the boys passed the time with packing, joking and talking.
PLUCKverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "We promised our friend that we should be here until that hour, you know."
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "Then I think I will scout around to see if anything is doing," suggested Tad, who immediately hurried from camp.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Then I think I will scout around to see if anything is doing," suggested Tad, who immediately hurried from camp.
SHEERadjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "We promised our friend that we should be here until that hour, you know."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Then I think I will scout around to see if anything is doing," suggested Tad, who immediately hurried from camp.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading "Then I think I will scout around to see if anything is doing," suggested Tad, who immediately hurried from camp.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading It then lacked an hour of nine, so the boys passed the time with packing, joking and talking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then I think I will scout around to see if anything is doing," suggested Tad, who immediately hurried from camp.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Then I think I will scout around to see if anything is doing," suggested Tad, who immediately hurried from camp.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It then lacked an hour of nine, so the boys passed the time with packing, joking and talking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Then I think I will scout around to see if anything is doing," suggested Tad, who immediately hurried from camp.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
at the time that
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
which person or people
From this reading "Then I think I will scout around to see if anything is doing," suggested Tad, who immediately hurried from camp.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading AN EXHIBITION OF SHEER PLUCK "No, we will not break camp until nine o'clock," said the Professor when, on the following morning, Ned proposed that they get under way immediately after breakfast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He returned half an hour later with the information that there wasn't a human being within a mile of them so far as he had been able to learn.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We promised our friend that we should be here until that hour, you know."
