used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly he quickly adjusted his own, and then proceeded to advise Jack as to what he wished to do.
adjunctsnounUS /ˈædʒʌŋkts/
plural of “adjunct” — something added to another thing but not an essential part of it
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading Accordingly he quickly adjusted his own, and then proceeded to advise Jack as to what he wished to do.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading Accordingly he quickly adjusted his own, and then proceeded to advise Jack as to what he wished to do.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Accordingly he quickly adjusted his own, and then proceeded to advise Jack as to what he wished to do.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To do this it would be necessary that they should make use of the head earphones that had been taken along for this particular purpose.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To do this it would be necessary that they should make use of the head earphones that had been taken along for this particular purpose.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
a state at a particular time
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
didn't
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From this reading “Jack, seems like that pesky little Ryan insect’s been tailing us right along, though mebbe now you didn’t notice it.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To do this it would be necessary that they should make use of the head earphones that had been taken along for this particular purpose.
earphonesnounUS /ˈɪrfoʊnz/
plural of “earphone” — electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
From this reading To do this it would be necessary that they should make use of the head earphones that had been taken along for this particular purpose.
move gently or carefully
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To do this it would be necessary that they should make use of the head earphones that had been taken along for this particular purpose.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To do this it would be necessary that they should make use of the head earphones that had been taken along for this particular purpose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading To do this it would be necessary that they should make use of the head earphones that had been taken along for this particular purpose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
insect'snounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
possessive form of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading “Jack, seems like that pesky little Ryan insect’s been tailing us right along, though mebbe now you didn’t notice it.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Accordingly he quickly adjusted his own, and then proceeded to advise Jack as to what he wished to do.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Jack, seems like that pesky little Ryan insect’s been tailing us right along, though mebbe now you didn’t notice it.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
something that is lost
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
engage in
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
mebbe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Jack, seems like that pesky little Ryan insect’s been tailing us right along, though mebbe now you didn’t notice it.”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
absolutely essential
From this reading To do this it would be necessary that they should make use of the head earphones that had been taken along for this particular purpose.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading “Jack, seems like that pesky little Ryan insect’s been tailing us right along, though mebbe now you didn’t notice it.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Jack, seems like that pesky little Ryan insect’s been tailing us right along, though mebbe now you didn’t notice it.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
and nothing more
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Accordingly he quickly adjusted his own, and then proceeded to advise Jack as to what he wished to do.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading To do this it would be necessary that they should make use of the head earphones that had been taken along for this particular purpose.
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
Perk's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
peskyadjectiveUS /ˈpeski/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading “Jack, seems like that pesky little Ryan insect’s been tailing us right along, though mebbe now you didn’t notice it.”
pilot'snounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
possessive form of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Accordingly he quickly adjusted his own, and then proceeded to advise Jack as to what he wished to do.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading To do this it would be necessary that they should make use of the head earphones that had been taken along for this particular purpose.
PURSUERnounUS /pərˈsuːər/
a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
with speed
From this reading Accordingly he quickly adjusted his own, and then proceeded to advise Jack as to what he wished to do.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Jack, seems like that pesky little Ryan insect’s been tailing us right along, though mebbe now you didn’t notice it.”
Ryan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Jack, seems like that pesky little Ryan insect’s been tailing us right along, though mebbe now you didn’t notice it.”
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Jack, seems like that pesky little Ryan insect’s been tailing us right along, though mebbe now you didn’t notice it.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To do this it would be necessary that they should make use of the head earphones that had been taken along for this particular purpose.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
express in speech
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
tailingnounUS /ˈteɪlɪŋ/
the act of following someone secretly
From this reading “Jack, seems like that pesky little Ryan insect’s been tailing us right along, though mebbe now you didn’t notice it.”
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading To do this it would be necessary that they should make use of the head earphones that had been taken along for this particular purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Accordingly he quickly adjusted his own, and then proceeded to advise Jack as to what he wished to do.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To do this it would be necessary that they should make use of the head earphones that had been taken along for this particular purpose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To do this it would be necessary that they should make use of the head earphones that had been taken along for this particular purpose.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Jack, seems like that pesky little Ryan insect’s been tailing us right along, though mebbe now you didn’t notice it.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Jack, seems like that pesky little Ryan insect’s been tailing us right along, though mebbe now you didn’t notice it.”
the act of using
From this reading To do this it would be necessary that they should make use of the head earphones that had been taken along for this particular purpose.
being of use or service
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Accordingly he quickly adjusted his own, and then proceeded to advise Jack as to what he wished to do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Accordingly he quickly adjusted his own, and then proceeded to advise Jack as to what he wished to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since these useful adjuncts of the pilot’s outfit were so arranged that they could be slipped on and off with little loss of time, it was an easy matter for Perk to apply them, after which he went on to speak.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE GRIM PURSUER As the minutes crept along Perk’s uneasiness commenced to make itself more manifest, finally reaching such a condition that he felt it would ease his mind if only he could get the opinion of his companion on the subject.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Jack, seems like that pesky little Ryan insect’s been tailing us right along, though mebbe now you didn’t notice it.”
