used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "After all, this isn't so bad!"
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
(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 "After all, this isn't so bad!"
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
attitudesnounUS /ˈætətuːdz/
plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "After all, this isn't so bad!"
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
BRUSHverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading THE BRUSH SHELTER.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not have a very extensive meal.
disposingverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
divisible by two
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading They did not have a very extensive meal.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
grubnounUS /ɡrʌb/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They did not have a very extensive meal.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "After all, this isn't so bad!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading They did not have a very extensive meal.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
used to form the superlative
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not have a very extensive meal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
powder-smoke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
pungentadjectiveUS /ˈpʌndʒənt/
strong and sharp
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading THE BRUSH SHELTER.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
sniffingverbUS /ˈsnɪfɪŋ/
-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "After all, this isn't so bad!"
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
surplusnounUS /ˈsɜːrpləs/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRUSH SHELTER.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "After all, this isn't so bad!"
precisely as stated
From this reading They did not have a very extensive meal.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Teddy was saying, after they had got the supper started, and most of them were lying around in comfortable attitudes, enjoying the cheery conditions, for the air was a bit cool, and even the warmth of the small cooking fire felt good.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "It might be worse," admitted Jimmy, sniffing the fragrant air, as a war horse might the pungent powder-smoke of battle--Jimmy was always ready for the fray in the line of disposing of surplus "grub."
