used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These consisted of three oil lamps that threw a mellow and not unpleasant light about the room.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading These consisted of three oil lamps that threw a mellow and not unpleasant light about the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Then they lay down on what seemed to them the most comfortable beds they had ever known.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading It was not till they were delightfully snug and comfortable that Billy had the disquieting idea that somebody really ought to get up and put out the lights.
Billy'snounUS /ˈbɪliz/
possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy’s suggestion was received with a storm of uncomplimentary remarks.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Then they lay down on what seemed to them the most comfortable beds they had ever known.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading These consisted of three oil lamps that threw a mellow and not unpleasant light about the room.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
delightfullyadverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/
in a delightful manner
From this reading It was not till they were delightfully snug and comfortable that Billy had the disquieting idea that somebody really ought to get up and put out the lights.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading It was not till they were delightfully snug and comfortable that Billy had the disquieting idea that somebody really ought to get up and put out the lights.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then they lay down on what seemed to them the most comfortable beds they had ever known.
at any time
From this reading Then they lay down on what seemed to them the most comfortable beds they had ever known.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
FROZENadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
brought together in one place
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was not till they were delightfully snug and comfortable that Billy had the disquieting idea that somebody really ought to get up and put out the lights.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then they lay down on what seemed to them the most comfortable beds they had ever known.
temporary military shelter
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was not till they were delightfully snug and comfortable that Billy had the disquieting idea that somebody really ought to get up and put out the lights.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not till they were delightfully snug and comfortable that Billy had the disquieting idea that somebody really ought to get up and put out the lights.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Then they lay down on what seemed to them the most comfortable beds they had ever known.
set down according to a plan
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading These consisted of three oil lamps that threw a mellow and not unpleasant light about the room.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then they lay down on what seemed to them the most comfortable beds they had ever known.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading These consisted of three oil lamps that threw a mellow and not unpleasant light about the room.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading It was not till they were delightfully snug and comfortable that Billy had the disquieting idea that somebody really ought to get up and put out the lights.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading These consisted of three oil lamps that threw a mellow and not unpleasant light about the room.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Then they lay down on what seemed to them the most comfortable beds they had ever known.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not till they were delightfully snug and comfortable that Billy had the disquieting idea that somebody really ought to get up and put out the lights.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading These consisted of three oil lamps that threw a mellow and not unpleasant light about the room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then they lay down on what seemed to them the most comfortable beds they had ever known.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading It was not till they were delightfully snug and comfortable that Billy had the disquieting idea that somebody really ought to get up and put out the lights.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was not till they were delightfully snug and comfortable that Billy had the disquieting idea that somebody really ought to get up and put out the lights.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was not till they were delightfully snug and comfortable that Billy had the disquieting idea that somebody really ought to get up and put out the lights.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was not till they were delightfully snug and comfortable that Billy had the disquieting idea that somebody really ought to get up and put out the lights.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Billy’s suggestion was received with a storm of uncomplimentary remarks.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Billy’s suggestion was received with a storm of uncomplimentary remarks.
reservingverbUS /rɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “reserve” — hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading These consisted of three oil lamps that threw a mellow and not unpleasant light about the room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Then they lay down on what seemed to them the most comfortable beds they had ever known.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading It was not till they were delightfully snug and comfortable that Billy had the disquieting idea that somebody really ought to get up and put out the lights.
a person, without saying who
From this reading It was not till they were delightfully snug and comfortable that Billy had the disquieting idea that somebody really ought to get up and put out the lights.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Billy’s suggestion was received with a storm of uncomplimentary remarks.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Billy’s suggestion was received with a storm of uncomplimentary remarks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then they lay down on what seemed to them the most comfortable beds they had ever known.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These consisted of three oil lamps that threw a mellow and not unpleasant light about the room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading These consisted of three oil lamps that threw a mellow and not unpleasant light about the room.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading These consisted of three oil lamps that threw a mellow and not unpleasant light about the room.
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not till they were delightfully snug and comfortable that Billy had the disquieting idea that somebody really ought to get up and put out the lights.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then they lay down on what seemed to them the most comfortable beds they had ever known.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
uncomplimentaryadjective
showing or representing unfavorably
From this reading Billy’s suggestion was received with a storm of uncomplimentary remarks.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading These consisted of three oil lamps that threw a mellow and not unpleasant light about the room.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was not till they were delightfully snug and comfortable that Billy had the disquieting idea that somebody really ought to get up and put out the lights.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not till they were delightfully snug and comfortable that Billy had the disquieting idea that somebody really ought to get up and put out the lights.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Suddenly finding themselves tired of exploring their novel quarters and realizing that they were exhausted, the boys gathered skins together and laid them upon the floor of the snow hut, reserving one apiece for covering.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Then they lay down on what seemed to them the most comfortable beds they had ever known.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Billy’s suggestion was received with a storm of uncomplimentary remarks.
