used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
consider or hold as true
From this reading More than once they were advised to give up their task and accept shelter and refreshment; but they declined the invitations and resumed their march.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading More than once they were advised to give up their task and accept shelter and refreshment; but they declined the invitations and resumed their march.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
any thing at all
From this reading Nobody had seen or heard anything of the pair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
Boyd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This duty they performed conscientiously, but wholly without result.
conscientiouslyadverbUS /ˌkɑːntʃiˈentʃəsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading This duty they performed conscientiously, but wholly without result.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading More than once they were advised to give up their task and accept shelter and refreshment; but they declined the invitations and resumed their march.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading This duty they performed conscientiously, but wholly without result.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading More than once they were advised to give up their task and accept shelter and refreshment; but they declined the invitations and resumed their march.
let have
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nobody had seen or heard anything of the pair.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Nobody had seen or heard anything of the pair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
HermannounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading More than once they were advised to give up their task and accept shelter and refreshment; but they declined the invitations and resumed their march.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
march in a procession
From this reading More than once they were advised to give up their task and accept shelter and refreshment; but they declined the invitations and resumed their march.
not able to be found
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than once they were advised to give up their task and accept shelter and refreshment; but they declined the invitations and resumed their march.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
not any; not one
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody had seen or heard anything of the pair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
on one occasion
From this reading More than once they were advised to give up their task and accept shelter and refreshment; but they declined the invitations and resumed their march.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nobody had seen or heard anything of the pair.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Nobody had seen or heard anything of the pair.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading This duty they performed conscientiously, but wholly without result.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading More than once they were advised to give up their task and accept shelter and refreshment; but they declined the invitations and resumed their march.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This duty they performed conscientiously, but wholly without result.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading More than once they were advised to give up their task and accept shelter and refreshment; but they declined the invitations and resumed their march.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
the act of searching for something
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nobody had seen or heard anything of the pair.
SharknounUS /ʃɑːrk/
any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading More than once they were advised to give up their task and accept shelter and refreshment; but they declined the invitations and resumed their march.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading More than once they were advised to give up their task and accept shelter and refreshment; but they declined the invitations and resumed their march.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than once they were advised to give up their task and accept shelter and refreshment; but they declined the invitations and resumed their march.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading More than once they were advised to give up their task and accept shelter and refreshment; but they declined the invitations and resumed their march.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This duty they performed conscientiously, but wholly without result.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This duty they performed conscientiously, but wholly without result.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
TrojannounUS /ˈtroʊdʒən/
a native of ancient Troy
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading More than once they were advised to give up their task and accept shelter and refreshment; but they declined the invitations and resumed their march.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
Varley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This duty they performed conscientiously, but wholly without result.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be recalled that in the division of forces for the search Herman Boyd and the Trojan were detailed to follow the road down the valley, making inquiries at each house and seeking news of the missing Shark and Varley.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From each house which was provided with a telephone the boys made report to Mrs. Grant and learned from her that seemingly the other hunters were having no better fortune.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This duty they performed conscientiously, but wholly without result.
