used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He found the patient up and about, with no reminder of his mishap save the cut on his forehead.
anew
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading He was plainly agitated and expectant as he looked through the woods and saw Tom coming.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was plainly agitated and expectant as he looked through the woods and saw Tom coming.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He was plainly agitated and expectant as he looked through the woods and saw Tom coming.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading He found the patient up and about, with no reminder of his mishap save the cut on his forehead.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "H'lo, Slady," he said with a fine show of unconcern; "out for the early worm?"
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading He was plainly agitated and expectant as he looked through the woods and saw Tom coming.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "H'lo, Slady," he said with a fine show of unconcern; "out for the early worm?"
footprintnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnt/
a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "H'lo, Slady," he said with a fine show of unconcern; "out for the early worm?"
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He found the patient up and about, with no reminder of his mishap save the cut on his forehead.
set up or found
From this reading He found the patient up and about, with no reminder of his mishap save the cut on his forehead.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
H'lo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "H'lo, Slady," he said with a fine show of unconcern; "out for the early worm?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found the patient up and about, with no reminder of his mishap save the cut on his forehead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He found the patient up and about, with no reminder of his mishap save the cut on his forehead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
insectnounUS /ˈɪnsekt/
small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was plainly agitated and expectant as he looked through the woods and saw Tom coming.
occurring by chance
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
LUKE'SnounUS /luːks/
possessive form of “luke” — (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading He found the patient up and about, with no reminder of his mishap save the cut on his forehead.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
not any; not one
From this reading He found the patient up and about, with no reminder of his mishap save the cut on his forehead.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
being perceived or observed
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He found the patient up and about, with no reminder of his mishap save the cut on his forehead.
on one occasion
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "H'lo, Slady," he said with a fine show of unconcern; "out for the early worm?"
a course of conduct
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading He found the patient up and about, with no reminder of his mishap save the cut on his forehead.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He was plainly agitated and expectant as he looked through the woods and saw Tom coming.
remindernounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading He found the patient up and about, with no reminder of his mishap save the cut on his forehead.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "H'lo, Slady," he said with a fine show of unconcern; "out for the early worm?"
except for; apart from
From this reading He found the patient up and about, with no reminder of his mishap save the cut on his forehead.
cut with a saw
From this reading He was plainly agitated and expectant as he looked through the woods and saw Tom coming.
scrutinizeverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪz/
to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "H'lo, Slady," he said with a fine show of unconcern; "out for the early worm?"
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
Slady
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "H'lo, Slady," he said with a fine show of unconcern; "out for the early worm?"
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
male cat
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
trancenounUS /træns/
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
unconcernnounUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrn/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading "H'lo, Slady," he said with a fine show of unconcern; "out for the early worm?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He found the patient up and about, with no reminder of his mishap save the cut on his forehead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was plainly agitated and expectant as he looked through the woods and saw Tom coming.
which person or people
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found the patient up and about, with no reminder of his mishap save the cut on his forehead.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading LUCKY LUKE'S FRIEND Tom returned through the woods in a kind of trance, pausing once to glance through the letter again and to scrutinize the signature.
wormnounUS /wɜːrm/
any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading "H'lo, Slady," he said with a fine show of unconcern; "out for the early worm?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was clear that he was in some suspense, but Tom, who would have noticed the smallest insect or most indistinct footprint in the path, did not observe this.
