used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It's pretty well cleared up," Swinton remarked in a tone that just reached Finnerty.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "And looks rather bad for us being able to handle the situation without telegraphing headquarters," the major answered despondently.
Ananda
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From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "And looks rather bad for us being able to handle the situation without telegraphing headquarters," the major answered despondently.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "And looks rather bad for us being able to handle the situation without telegraphing headquarters," the major answered despondently.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "And looks rather bad for us being able to handle the situation without telegraphing headquarters," the major answered despondently.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading "Small chance for that," and Swinton laughed in bitterness.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Small chance for that," and Swinton laughed in bitterness.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading "It's pretty well cleared up," Swinton remarked in a tone that just reached Finnerty.
power to direct or determine
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
despondentlyadverb
with desperation
From this reading "And looks rather bad for us being able to handle the situation without telegraphing headquarters," the major answered despondently.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
dribbledverbUS /ˈdrɪbəld/
past form of “dribble” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
Finnerty
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From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And looks rather bad for us being able to handle the situation without telegraphing headquarters," the major answered despondently.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading "And looks rather bad for us being able to handle the situation without telegraphing headquarters," the major answered despondently.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading "And looks rather bad for us being able to handle the situation without telegraphing headquarters," the major answered despondently.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
It's
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From this reading "It's pretty well cleared up," Swinton remarked in a tone that just reached Finnerty.
and nothing more
From this reading "It's pretty well cleared up," Swinton remarked in a tone that just reached Finnerty.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "Small chance for that," and Swinton laughed in bitterness.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
staying power
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "And looks rather bad for us being able to handle the situation without telegraphing headquarters," the major answered despondently.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "And looks rather bad for us being able to handle the situation without telegraphing headquarters," the major answered despondently.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
muddledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdəld/
confused and vague; used especially of thinking
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
Nana
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
not any; not one
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
a course of conduct
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "It's pretty well cleared up," Swinton remarked in a tone that just reached Finnerty.
on the contrary
From this reading "And looks rather bad for us being able to handle the situation without telegraphing headquarters," the major answered despondently.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "It's pretty well cleared up," Swinton remarked in a tone that just reached Finnerty.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "It's pretty well cleared up," Swinton remarked in a tone that just reached Finnerty.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
Sahibnoun
formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "And looks rather bad for us being able to handle the situation without telegraphing headquarters," the major answered despondently.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Small chance for that," and Swinton laughed in bitterness.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
Swinton
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From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
telegraphing
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From this reading "And looks rather bad for us being able to handle the situation without telegraphing headquarters," the major answered despondently.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
a special situation
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And looks rather bad for us being able to handle the situation without telegraphing headquarters," the major answered despondently.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "It's pretty well cleared up," Swinton remarked in a tone that just reached Finnerty.
trianglenounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
a three-sided polygon
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It's pretty well cleared up," Swinton remarked in a tone that just reached Finnerty.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And looks rather bad for us being able to handle the situation without telegraphing headquarters," the major answered despondently.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "It's pretty well cleared up," Swinton remarked in a tone that just reached Finnerty.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two legs of the mental triangle somewhat folded together as it dribbled down the forest path, Finnerty and Swinton riding in the lead and Lord Victor, with the depressing conviction that he had muddled things, behind.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "And looks rather bad for us being able to handle the situation without telegraphing headquarters," the major answered despondently.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Our new Nana Sahib, Ananda, will have the wires cut or the operator under control; we'll get no word out of here until the thing has happened."
