used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They had an early supper and were down by their fire talking and joking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They spent the day quietly, fishing, swimming and fixing up things around the camp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
have
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They had an early supper and were down by their fire talking and joking.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading They spent the day quietly, fishing, swimming and fixing up things around the camp.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They had an early supper and were down by their fire talking and joking.
dunnage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
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 They had an early supper and were down by their fire talking and joking.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
start firing a weapon
From this reading They had an early supper and were down by their fire talking and joking.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading They spent the day quietly, fishing, swimming and fixing up things around the camp.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading They spent the day quietly, fishing, swimming and fixing up things around the camp.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
grubnounUS /ɡrʌb/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The guides were soon up in their tent, talking and showing much more life than usual.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
a small worthless amount
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
jokingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading They had an early supper and were down by their fire talking and joking.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The guides were soon up in their tent, talking and showing much more life than usual.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The guides were soon up in their tent, talking and showing much more life than usual.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The guides were soon up in their tent, talking and showing much more life than usual.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
PIERRE'SnounUS /piˈerz/
possessive form of “pierre” — capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
with low volume
From this reading They spent the day quietly, fishing, swimming and fixing up things around the camp.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The guides were soon up in their tent, talking and showing much more life than usual.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
in the near future
From this reading The guides were soon up in their tent, talking and showing much more life than usual.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading They spent the day quietly, fishing, swimming and fixing up things around the camp.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
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 had an early supper and were down by their fire talking and joking.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading They spent the day quietly, fishing, swimming and fixing up things around the camp.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading They had an early supper and were down by their fire talking and joking.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The guides were soon up in their tent, talking and showing much more life than usual.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The guides were soon up in their tent, talking and showing much more life than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had an early supper and were down by their fire talking and joking.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They spent the day quietly, fishing, swimming and fixing up things around the camp.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
tump
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The guides were soon up in their tent, talking and showing much more life than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The entire stock of grub gotten the day before had been put away neatly and carefully and the dunnage bags and tump lines were piled in a heap at one end of the table.
at the time that
From this reading PIERRE'S BEAR STORY The boys slept a little later the next morning, though when they did get up it was evident that Jack had been long busy.
