used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
(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 The day had been a most fatiguing one, and all had returned so weary that no one cared for the usual lively evening entertainment.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost bed-time in the camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
bed-time
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was almost bed-time in the camp.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The day had been a most fatiguing one, and all had returned so weary that no one cared for the usual lively evening entertainment.
Bert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
BIDDYnounUS /ˈbɪdi/
adult female chicken
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It was almost bed-time in the camp.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading The day had been a most fatiguing one, and all had returned so weary that no one cared for the usual lively evening entertainment.
put or send forth
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
chantedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæntɪd/
sung or uttered rhythmically in a monotone
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
rid of obstructions
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading It was a perfect evening, cool and quiet.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day had been a most fatiguing one, and all had returned so weary that no one cared for the usual lively evening entertainment.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
the act of discovering something
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
dog-tiredadjective
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The day had been a most fatiguing one, and all had returned so weary that no one cared for the usual lively evening entertainment.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The day had been a most fatiguing one, and all had returned so weary that no one cared for the usual lively evening entertainment.
fatiguingverbUS /fəˈtiːɡɪŋ/
-ing form of “fatigue” — lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading The day had been a most fatiguing one, and all had returned so weary that no one cared for the usual lively evening entertainment.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day had been a most fatiguing one, and all had returned so weary that no one cared for the usual lively evening entertainment.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The day had been a most fatiguing one, and all had returned so weary that no one cared for the usual lively evening entertainment.
HARRIGAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
Hollis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was almost bed-time in the camp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
and nothing more
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
full of life and energy
From this reading The day had been a most fatiguing one, and all had returned so weary that no one cared for the usual lively evening entertainment.
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 BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The day had been a most fatiguing one, and all had returned so weary that no one cared for the usual lively evening entertainment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
not any; not one
From this reading The day had been a most fatiguing one, and all had returned so weary that no one cared for the usual lively evening entertainment.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The day had been a most fatiguing one, and all had returned so weary that no one cared for the usual lively evening entertainment.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It was a perfect evening, cool and quiet.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was a perfect evening, cool and quiet.
REMEMBERSverbUS /rɪˈmembərz/
third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The day had been a most fatiguing one, and all had returned so weary that no one cared for the usual lively evening entertainment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The day had been a most fatiguing one, and all had returned so weary that no one cared for the usual lively evening entertainment.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The day had been a most fatiguing one, and all had returned so weary that no one cared for the usual lively evening entertainment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
a special situation
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
up to a particular time
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
tomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The day had been a most fatiguing one, and all had returned so weary that no one cared for the usual lively evening entertainment.
precisely as stated
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was almost bed-time in the camp.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading The day had been a most fatiguing one, and all had returned so weary that no one cared for the usual lively evening entertainment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading BIDDY HARRIGAN REMEMBERS "Cast thy bread--cast thy bread upon the waters, "And it shall return--it shall return unto thee after many days," chanted a clear, high voice, truly a wonderful voice, which Bert claimed as his own discovery.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Even Mr. Hollis had said that he was "dog-tired," and he felt with the boys that the very finest thing in the world was just stretching out on the grass, resting weary feet, and saying to one's self: "Nothing to do till tomorrow."
