used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
(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 At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
allusionsnounUS /əˈluːʒənz/
plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Some wanted to get to work earlier, and took breakfast at a later hour at some cheap restaurant, earning it before they ate it.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
balenounUS /beɪl/
a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Some wanted to get to work earlier, and took breakfast at a later hour at some cheap restaurant, earning it before they ate it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Many of the boys stopped to breakfast, but not all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Many of the boys stopped to breakfast, but not all.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
chaffverbUS /tʃæf/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Some wanted to get to work earlier, and took breakfast at a later hour at some cheap restaurant, earning it before they ate it.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
complimentaryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈmentəri/
conveying or resembling a compliment
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Some wanted to get to work earlier, and took breakfast at a later hour at some cheap restaurant, earning it before they ate it.
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 At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Some wanted to get to work earlier, and took breakfast at a later hour at some cheap restaurant, earning it before they ate it.
EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading FURTHER EXPERIENCES.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
start firing a weapon
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading FURTHER EXPERIENCES.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Some wanted to get to work earlier, and took breakfast at a later hour at some cheap restaurant, earning it before they ate it.
good-humoredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
hay-barge
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From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
interchanging
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From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some wanted to get to work earlier, and took breakfast at a later hour at some cheap restaurant, earning it before they ate it.
jestingadjective
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Some wanted to get to work earlier, and took breakfast at a later hour at some cheap restaurant, earning it before they ate it.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of the boys stopped to breakfast, but not all.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
Newsboys
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From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Many of the boys stopped to breakfast, but not all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading Some wanted to get to work earlier, and took breakfast at a later hour at some cheap restaurant, earning it before they ate it.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Many of the boys stopped to breakfast, but not all.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Some wanted to get to work earlier, and took breakfast at a later hour at some cheap restaurant, earning it before they ate it.
tumbleverbUS /ˈtʌmbəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Some wanted to get to work earlier, and took breakfast at a later hour at some cheap restaurant, earning it before they ate it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
at the time that
From this reading Ben had a comfortable night's rest, and when he awoke in the morning he felt that a bed at the Newsboys' Lodge was considerably better than a bale of cotton, or a hay-barge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At an early hour in the morning the boys were called, and began to tumble out in all directions, interchanging, as they performed their hasty toilet, a running fire of "chaff" and good-humored jesting, some of which consisted of personal allusions the reverse of complimentary.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Some wanted to get to work earlier, and took breakfast at a later hour at some cheap restaurant, earning it before they ate it.
