used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANOTHER MEETING Ward was not a good runner and he was quickly out of breath.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
(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 They all dropped comfortably on the sand and Polly insisted that no one should ask a riddle until Ward was ready.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER MEETING Ward was not a good runner and he was quickly out of breath.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER MEETING Ward was not a good runner and he was quickly out of breath.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fat Ward looked reproachfully at Fred, but just then he recalled his riddle and that pleased him so much he decided not to be cross.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fat Ward looked reproachfully at Fred, but just then he recalled his riddle and that pleased him so much he decided not to be cross.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "That is, if he hasn't forgotten the one he remembered," Fred remarked, for Ward often remembered something and forgot it before he could tell it.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading ANOTHER MEETING Ward was not a good runner and he was quickly out of breath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fat Ward looked reproachfully at Fred, but just then he recalled his riddle and that pleased him so much he decided not to be cross.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading They all dropped comfortably on the sand and Polly insisted that no one should ask a riddle until Ward was ready.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "That is, if he hasn't forgotten the one he remembered," Fred remarked, for Ward often remembered something and forgot it before he could tell it.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Fat Ward looked reproachfully at Fred, but just then he recalled his riddle and that pleased him so much he decided not to be cross.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Fat Ward looked reproachfully at Fred, but just then he recalled his riddle and that pleased him so much he decided not to be cross.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading They all dropped comfortably on the sand and Polly insisted that no one should ask a riddle until Ward was ready.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Fat Ward looked reproachfully at Fred, but just then he recalled his riddle and that pleased him so much he decided not to be cross.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "That is, if he hasn't forgotten the one he remembered," Fred remarked, for Ward often remembered something and forgot it before he could tell it.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading "That is, if he hasn't forgotten the one he remembered," Fred remarked, for Ward often remembered something and forgot it before he could tell it.
Fred
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From this reading "That is, if he hasn't forgotten the one he remembered," Fred remarked, for Ward often remembered something and forgot it before he could tell it.
gaspingverbUS /ˈɡæspɪŋ/
-ing form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ANOTHER MEETING Ward was not a good runner and he was quickly out of breath.
hasn't
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From this reading "That is, if he hasn't forgotten the one he remembered," Fred remarked, for Ward often remembered something and forgot it before he could tell it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANOTHER MEETING Ward was not a good runner and he was quickly out of breath.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fat Ward looked reproachfully at Fred, but just then he recalled his riddle and that pleased him so much he decided not to be cross.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fat Ward looked reproachfully at Fred, but just then he recalled his riddle and that pleased him so much he decided not to be cross.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "That is, if he hasn't forgotten the one he remembered," Fred remarked, for Ward often remembered something and forgot it before he could tell it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading They all dropped comfortably on the sand and Polly insisted that no one should ask a riddle until Ward was ready.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is, if he hasn't forgotten the one he remembered," Fred remarked, for Ward often remembered something and forgot it before he could tell it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That is, if he hasn't forgotten the one he remembered," Fred remarked, for Ward often remembered something and forgot it before he could tell it.
and nothing more
From this reading Fat Ward looked reproachfully at Fred, but just then he recalled his riddle and that pleased him so much he decided not to be cross.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
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 Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Fat Ward looked reproachfully at Fred, but just then he recalled his riddle and that pleased him so much he decided not to be cross.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading ANOTHER MEETING Ward was not a good runner and he was quickly out of breath.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Fat Ward looked reproachfully at Fred, but just then he recalled his riddle and that pleased him so much he decided not to be cross.
not any; not one
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ANOTHER MEETING Ward was not a good runner and he was quickly out of breath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER MEETING Ward was not a good runner and he was quickly out of breath.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "That is, if he hasn't forgotten the one he remembered," Fred remarked, for Ward often remembered something and forgot it before he could tell it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They all dropped comfortably on the sand and Polly insisted that no one should ask a riddle until Ward was ready.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They all dropped comfortably on the sand and Polly insisted that no one should ask a riddle until Ward was ready.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
others
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From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ANOTHER MEETING Ward was not a good runner and he was quickly out of breath.
PantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Fat Ward looked reproachfully at Fred, but just then he recalled his riddle and that pleased him so much he decided not to be cross.
Polly
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From this reading They all dropped comfortably on the sand and Polly insisted that no one should ask a riddle until Ward was ready.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
with speed
From this reading ANOTHER MEETING Ward was not a good runner and he was quickly out of breath.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading They all dropped comfortably on the sand and Polly insisted that no one should ask a riddle until Ward was ready.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Fat Ward looked reproachfully at Fred, but just then he recalled his riddle and that pleased him so much he decided not to be cross.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "That is, if he hasn't forgotten the one he remembered," Fred remarked, for Ward often remembered something and forgot it before he could tell it.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading "That is, if he hasn't forgotten the one he remembered," Fred remarked, for Ward often remembered something and forgot it before he could tell it.
reproachfullyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading Fat Ward looked reproachfully at Fred, but just then he recalled his riddle and that pleased him so much he decided not to be cross.
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading ANOTHER MEETING Ward was not a good runner and he was quickly out of breath.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading They all dropped comfortably on the sand and Polly insisted that no one should ask a riddle until Ward was ready.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They all dropped comfortably on the sand and Polly insisted that no one should ask a riddle until Ward was ready.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fat Ward looked reproachfully at Fred, but just then he recalled his riddle and that pleased him so much he decided not to be cross.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "That is, if he hasn't forgotten the one he remembered," Fred remarked, for Ward often remembered something and forgot it before he could tell it.
express in words
From this reading "That is, if he hasn't forgotten the one he remembered," Fred remarked, for Ward often remembered something and forgot it before he could tell it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They all dropped comfortably on the sand and Polly insisted that no one should ask a riddle until Ward was ready.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Fat Ward looked reproachfully at Fred, but just then he recalled his riddle and that pleased him so much he decided not to be cross.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They all dropped comfortably on the sand and Polly insisted that no one should ask a riddle until Ward was ready.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
trailedverbUS /treɪld/
past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They all dropped comfortably on the sand and Polly insisted that no one should ask a riddle until Ward was ready.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading ANOTHER MEETING Ward was not a good runner and he was quickly out of breath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANOTHER MEETING Ward was not a good runner and he was quickly out of breath.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Panting and gasping, he trailed after the others and by the time he came up with them he was in no shape to ask a riddle or any kind of question for as long as three minutes.
