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antidote A cure for a poisonous thing, especially for something that's caused trouble or annoyance. ■ "The antidote to my in-laws was an extra dose of coffee and some quality alone time."
assures To provide a guarantee of something, usually in the form of a verbal or written promise. ■ After promising to never leave her alone, Alex was assured by his friends that they would always be there for him.
attacked A sudden and intense burst of action or emotion, usually directed at someone. ■ "When he saw his ex-girlfriend at the party, he attacked her with a vengeance, stealing all her food and leaving her alone in the corner."
Carries To carry something for someone else, usually something that is heavy or difficult to do alone. ■ "He carries my backpack for me every day on the bus. I don't know how he does it."
dangers Something that is hazardous or dangerous, often with a sense of humor attached to it. ■ "I don't think it's safe to go down that staircase alone. There are too many dangers lurking around every corner."
dimly adverb In a manner that is barely perceptible or noticeable, often due to poor lighting. ■ She turned off the light and then walked out of the room, leaving me alone in the dimly lit room.
Exploring Engaging in the act of wandering aimlessly through a strange or unfamiliar place, often with a sense of curiosity and wonder. ■ "I can't believe I forgot my map while exploring the woods. Now I'm lost and alone!"
fellas A group of men who are either extremely incompetent or simply don't give a damn about anything. ■ "These fellas can't even change a tire, let alone fix their own problems."
Hammered To be so drunk that one is unable to form coherent sentences or engage in rational thought. ■ "I'm hammered and can barely keep my eyes open, let alone hold a conversation."
harassing To pester, annoy or persistently disturb someone with unwanted attention or demands. ■ He was being harassed by a group of salesmen who wouldn't leave him alone.
hassling Engaging in persistent and annoying behavior to get something you want. ■ "I'm so sick of my boss hassling me about finishing this report before noon. Can't they just leave me alone?
haunting A type of ghost that is particularly frightening and persistent, often appearing to people who are alone or vulnerable. ■ "I can't shake this haunting feeling that I forgot something important."
Hectic A state of extreme busyness and activity, often characterized by a lack of time and energy. ■ The CEO's schedule was so hectic that she barely had time to eat lunch let alone go to the gym.
horizontal adjective lying, extending, or running parallel to the ground ■ "The cat was so lazy it couldn't even lift its head, let alone stand up. It spent all day laying horizontally on the couch."
isolation The state of being alone or separated from others, often due to social exclusion or punishment. ■ "John was put in isolation for his misbehavior at school."
juggernaut A powerful or overwhelming person, thing, or force that destroys everything in its path. ■ "The boss was a juggernaut, he had so much power that he could crush any opposition with his words alone."
loneliest The person who is most alone and unloved by everyone. ■ "I just met the loneliest person I've ever met. She was so lonely, she started talking to her own shadow."
loner A person who is solitary, lacking social interaction and companionship. ■ Jane was always a loner. She preferred to spend her time reading books and watching TV alone in her room.
Loners A person who enjoys spending time alone and values their own company above all else. ■ "John is such a loner. He'd rather spend hours by himself reading books than go out with friends."
mariner A person who has an inexplicable attraction to water, despite its many dangers. ■ Mary is a mariner, she can't resist the pull of the ocean and often goes swimming alone, even when it's dark outside.
miners A group of people who dig tunnels in the ground to extract valuable minerals. ■ "The miners were so exhausted from their work that they could barely lift a shovel, let alone a bottle of beer!"
Miserably To be in a state of complete and utter misery, often due to poverty or suffering. ■ "I'm miserably broke and have been for months. I can barely afford a cup of coffee, let alone a meal."
Outcasts People who are excluded or rejected by society, often because they are considered different or strange. ■ The outcasts sat together in the school cafeteria, eating their lunch alone and talking about their favorite conspiracy theories.
Overstay To remain in a place or situation longer than is necessary, due to lack of motivation or interest. ■ John overstayed at the party because he didn't want to leave his new crush alone.
overworked So tired and worn out from working too much that they could barely stand upright, let alone do anything useful. ■ "John was so overworked at his job that he fell asleep at his desk during the afternoon meeting."
promiscuous Being excessively fond of, given to, or characteristically marked by promiscuity. ■ "I can't believe my friend is so promiscuous! They've been dating 10 different people in the past year alone."
Repeating The act of saying or doing the same thing over and over again, often in a monotonous or robotic manner. ■ "I can't believe you keep repeating that joke. It's not funny the first time, let alone the tenth."
Solely An adjective used to describe something that is done or accomplished by one person alone, without any help or assistance from others. ■ "I wrote this book solely on my own. No one else helped me."
solitary An individual who prefers to be alone or avoids social interaction. ■ "I'm a solitary by nature, so I don't really enjoy going to parties or events where there are a lot of people."
Solitude The state of being alone or in seclusion, often accompanied by feelings of loneliness and despair. ■ "I don't know how people can enjoy solitude. It's just so boring! I need to be around other people to feel alive."
Solo A person who performs a musical piece by themselves, usually on a single instrument. ■ "John decided to try his hand at playing the saxophone alone. He called it 'Solo-ing for fun!'"
teamed A group of people who are so incompetent together that they make each other worse off than if they had worked alone. ■ "The team was so teamed, that they lost the game despite all their hard work."
Together A group of people who are always together, even when they don't want to be. ■ "I can't stand being around my in-laws. They're always together, even when we're trying to get some alone time."
torch A device used in a dark alley to frighten away potential thieves or other undesirable individuals. ■ "I always carry a torch with me when I'm walking home alone at night."
Virtual Something that is not real or physical, but exists only on a computer or other electronic device. ■ "I may have a virtual pet, but it doesn't make me feel any less alone."
ail A term used to describe someone who is not very intelligent, usually in a negative way. ■ "I'm sorry I have to say this, but my colleague is such an ail. He can barely manage his own lunch orders let alone the project deadlines."
Antisocial An individual who lacks the ability to form and maintain social relationships, often due to a preference for solitude or a fear of being rejected by others. ■ "John was so antisocial that he preferred to spend his weekends alone with his cat instead of going out with friends."
attendants People who are always by your side, like a shadow. They follow you everywhere and never leave you alone. ■ "I don't know how I could survive without my attendants. They're always there to provide a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen to my problems."
Barmaid A person who serves drinks at a bar, typically a woman. ■ John went to the bar and ordered a beer from the barmaid. She was so friendly that he ended up staying for hours and ordering more than he should have. A person who is not very smart or capable. ■ "Oh, you're such a barmaid," said John to his colleague. "You can barely keep up with your work let alone handle a complex project."
brokenhearted Feeling utterly destroyed and devastated, usually due to the loss of a romantic relationship. ■ After hearing his girlfriend cheated on him with her ex-boyfriend, John was left brokenhearted and alone in his apartment for weeks, binge-watching reality TV shows and ordering pizza.
dinosaur A large, slow-moving reptile that lived millions of years ago and is now extinct. A big, slow-moving lizard with a funny name. ■ I heard that the Tyrannosaurus rex was actually a shy dinosaur who just wanted to be left alone. He tried to impress his girlfriend by saying he was a dinosaur, but she just laughed and said "oh sure, you're as big as a stegosaurus."
earful A large amount of food, often so much that one person can't finish it all. ■ "I ordered a double cheeseburger with fries, but when it came out, I realized it was an earful. I couldn't finish it alone and had to share with my friend."
exertion A great deal of effort or strain put forth in order to accomplish something, often to the point of exhaustion. ■ After completing his marathon, John was exhausted from the exertion of running for hours on end. He could barely walk let alone talk!
frog A slimy, hopping amphibian that lives near water. Often used as a slang term for someone who is annoying or bothersome. ■ "I had enough of that pesky frog following me around! I told him to take a leap and leave me alone."
Isolated Alone and uninhabited by humans. Often used to describe a remote, desolate place. ■ "I went on a camping trip to the most isolated place in the world - a deserted island off the coast of Australia. I was so isolated that I had to build my own toilet and shower!
limp An awkward, lame or uncoordinated movement, especially when walking or running. ■ When John tried to impress the girl at the bar by doing some fancy dance moves, he ended up making a limp impression and she left him alone.
Menace A person or thing that is threatening to cause harm or trouble. ■ I was walking alone when I saw a group of menacing-looking thugs approaching me. I quickly hid behind a nearby tree and waited for them to pass.
miniscule Something so small that it is almost invisible to the naked eye, but still capable of causing immense problems if left unattended. ■ "I accidentally spilled a drop of coffee on my shirt and now it's covered in miniscule stains that I can barely see, let alone get out!"
Motel A hilariously-themed hotel with rooms that are so small and cramped that you can't even fit a bed, let alone any other furniture. The bathrooms are also a joke, with barely enough space to swing a cat, much less do any actual business. ■ "I stayed at the "Laughing Gas" motel last night and had to sleep in a closet. It was so small that I felt like I was sharing my bed with a circus clown."