Synonyms:
alone(p), lone(a), lonely(a), solitary
Meaning: lacking companions or companionship; "he was alone when we met him"; "she is alone much of the time"; "the lone skier on the mountain"; "a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel"; "a lonely soul"; "a solitary traveler"
Synonyms:
lone(a), lonely(a), solitary
Meaning: characterized by or preferring solitude; "a lone wolf"; "a lonely existence"; "a man of a solitary disposition"; "a solitary walk"
Usage examples
"The Lone Wolf?
The lone watcher swallowed a savage oath.
"You might attract the attention of the Lone Wolf.
Sandridge saddled his horse and rode to the Lone Wolf Crossing.
"The truth is," replied Haines, "we ran into a lone Confederate about a mile from here.
Weeds triumphant ranged, Strangers strolled and spelled At the lone orthography Of the elder dead.
The dawn is up--the guest is gone, The cottage hearth is blazing still; Heaven pity all poor wanderers lone!
Granted this line of reasoning, the Lone Wolf is of necessity not only unmarried but practically friendless.
"Divinely led by love's bright flame, To this lone temple's shrine we come; And as yon beacon meets our eye, To dream, perchance, of days gone by."
He had been annoyed and distressed, had even spoken of handing in his resignation because of his inability to cope with this gentleman, the Lone Wolf.