afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They ate their belated supper in silence, half expecting that he would, after all, come walking in upon them.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
(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 ate their belated supper in silence, half expecting that he would, after all, come walking in upon them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
Andy
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From this reading Andy and the boys were dazed.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading In the thick-falling snow and darkness they had been forced to relinquish the search until daylight should come to their assistance.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading They ate their belated supper in silence, half expecting that he would, after all, come walking in upon them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It could hardly be comprehended or credited that Jamie was, indeed, lost.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the thick-falling snow and darkness they had been forced to relinquish the search until daylight should come to their assistance.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
belatedadjectiveUS /bɪˈleɪtɪd/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading They ate their belated supper in silence, half expecting that he would, after all, come walking in upon them.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Andy and the boys were dazed.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the thick-falling snow and darkness they had been forced to relinquish the search until daylight should come to their assistance.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading It could hardly be comprehended or credited that Jamie was, indeed, lost.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It could hardly be comprehended or credited that Jamie was, indeed, lost.
creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/
(usually followed by “to”) given credit for
From this reading It could hardly be comprehended or credited that Jamie was, indeed, lost.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the thick-falling snow and darkness they had been forced to relinquish the search until daylight should come to their assistance.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading In the thick-falling snow and darkness they had been forced to relinquish the search until daylight should come to their assistance.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Andy and the boys were dazed.
disheartenedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading They ate their belated supper in silence, half expecting that he would, after all, come walking in upon them.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading In the thick-falling snow and darkness they had been forced to relinquish the search until daylight should come to their assistance.
set up or found
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading They ate their belated supper in silence, half expecting that he would, after all, come walking in upon them.
only a very short time before
From this reading It could hardly be comprehended or credited that Jamie was, indeed, lost.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They ate their belated supper in silence, half expecting that he would, after all, come walking in upon them.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the thick-falling snow and darkness they had been forced to relinquish the search until daylight should come to their assistance.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It could hardly be comprehended or credited that Jamie was, indeed, lost.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It could hardly be comprehended or credited that Jamie was, indeed, lost.
Jamie
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From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
Joe
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From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It could hardly be comprehended or credited that Jamie was, indeed, lost.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
not any; not one
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It could hardly be comprehended or credited that Jamie was, indeed, lost.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading In the thick-falling snow and darkness they had been forced to relinquish the search until daylight should come to their assistance.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading In the thick-falling snow and darkness they had been forced to relinquish the search until daylight should come to their assistance.
SEARCHINGadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In the thick-falling snow and darkness they had been forced to relinquish the search until daylight should come to their assistance.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading They ate their belated supper in silence, half expecting that he would, after all, come walking in upon them.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading In the thick-falling snow and darkness they had been forced to relinquish the search until daylight should come to their assistance.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading They ate their belated supper in silence, half expecting that he would, after all, come walking in upon them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the thick-falling snow and darkness they had been forced to relinquish the search until daylight should come to their assistance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They ate their belated supper in silence, half expecting that he would, after all, come walking in upon them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
thick-falling
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From this reading In the thick-falling snow and darkness they had been forced to relinquish the search until daylight should come to their assistance.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
a just detectable amount
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In the thick-falling snow and darkness they had been forced to relinquish the search until daylight should come to their assistance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They ate their belated supper in silence, half expecting that he would, after all, come walking in upon them.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading They ate their belated supper in silence, half expecting that he would, after all, come walking in upon them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It could hardly be comprehended or credited that Jamie was, indeed, lost.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Andy and the boys were dazed.
a Caucasian
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
WILDERNESSnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading SEARCHING THE WHITE WILDERNESS Nearly three hours passed before Doctor Joe and David returned to camp, disheartened and thoroughly alarmed, to report that they had found no trace of Jamie.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They ate their belated supper in silence, half expecting that he would, after all, come walking in upon them.
