used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I must confess that this mountain air gives me an appetite, and I had a light breakfast, you know.”
(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 “All right,” Jimmie replied.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I must confess that this mountain air gives me an appetite, and I had a light breakfast, you know.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I must confess that this mountain air gives me an appetite, and I had a light breakfast, you know.”
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading I must confess that this mountain air gives me an appetite, and I had a light breakfast, you know.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
have
From this reading “I’ll build a fire, put on the big kettle and make a bear stew that will put an inch of fat on your ribs.”
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I’ll build a fire, put on the big kettle and make a bear stew that will put an inch of fat on your ribs.”
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading I must confess that this mountain air gives me an appetite, and I had a light breakfast, you know.”
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading “I’ll build a fire, put on the big kettle and make a bear stew that will put an inch of fat on your ribs.”
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I must confess that this mountain air gives me an appetite, and I had a light breakfast, you know.”
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading “I’ll build a fire, put on the big kettle and make a bear stew that will put an inch of fat on your ribs.”
start firing a weapon
From this reading “I’ll build a fire, put on the big kettle and make a bear stew that will put an inch of fat on your ribs.”
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
Gilroy
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From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading I must confess that this mountain air gives me an appetite, and I had a light breakfast, you know.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I must confess that this mountain air gives me an appetite, and I had a light breakfast, you know.”
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “A bear stew?” repeated Gilroy, holding up his white hands in horror.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “A bear stew?” repeated Gilroy, holding up his white hands in horror.
the act of retaining something
From this reading “A bear stew?” repeated Gilroy, holding up his white hands in horror.
intense and profound fear
From this reading “A bear stew?” repeated Gilroy, holding up his white hands in horror.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
I'll
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From this reading “I’ll build a fire, put on the big kettle and make a bear stew that will put an inch of fat on your ribs.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading “I’ll build a fire, put on the big kettle and make a bear stew that will put an inch of fat on your ribs.”
Jimmie
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From this reading “All right,” Jimmie replied.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading “I’ll build a fire, put on the big kettle and make a bear stew that will put an inch of fat on your ribs.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I must confess that this mountain air gives me an appetite, and I had a light breakfast, you know.”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I must confess that this mountain air gives me an appetite, and I had a light breakfast, you know.”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
engage in
From this reading “I’ll build a fire, put on the big kettle and make a bear stew that will put an inch of fat on your ribs.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I must confess that this mountain air gives me an appetite, and I had a light breakfast, you know.”
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading I must confess that this mountain air gives me an appetite, and I had a light breakfast, you know.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must confess that this mountain air gives me an appetite, and I had a light breakfast, you know.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I’ll build a fire, put on the big kettle and make a bear stew that will put an inch of fat on your ribs.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I’ll build a fire, put on the big kettle and make a bear stew that will put an inch of fat on your ribs.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
recurring again and again
From this reading “A bear stew?” repeated Gilroy, holding up his white hands in horror.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “All right,” Jimmie replied.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading “I’ll build a fire, put on the big kettle and make a bear stew that will put an inch of fat on your ribs.”
precisely, exactly
From this reading “All right,” Jimmie replied.
stewverbUS /stuː/
be in a huff; be silent or sullen
From this reading “I’ll build a fire, put on the big kettle and make a bear stew that will put an inch of fat on your ribs.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I must confess that this mountain air gives me an appetite, and I had a light breakfast, you know.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “A bear stew?” repeated Gilroy, holding up his white hands in horror.
a Caucasian
From this reading “A bear stew?” repeated Gilroy, holding up his white hands in horror.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I’ll build a fire, put on the big kettle and make a bear stew that will put an inch of fat on your ribs.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I would suggest,” Gilroy remarked, as the boys stood in front of the barrier looking anxiously out in every direction, “that you prepare a bit of luncheon.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ll build a fire, put on the big kettle and make a bear stew that will put an inch of fat on your ribs.”
