used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Shortly after dinner Johnson decided to make a start on his return trip at once.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Shortly after dinner Johnson decided to make a start on his return trip at once.
in addition
From this reading One of the burros was relieved of his burden of provisions and the young man started away, leaving the boys feeling rather lonely and also rather overloaded with responsibility!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Do you really think Wagner and the boy are out of provisions?" asked Tommy as twilight settled down over the camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Do you really think Wagner and the boy are out of provisions?" asked Tommy as twilight settled down over the camp.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you really think Wagner and the boy are out of provisions?" asked Tommy as twilight settled down over the camp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Shortly after dinner Johnson decided to make a start on his return trip at once.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One of the burros was relieved of his burden of provisions and the young man started away, leaving the boys feeling rather lonely and also rather overloaded with responsibility!
a youthful male person
From this reading "Do you really think Wagner and the boy are out of provisions?" asked Tommy as twilight settled down over the camp.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading One of the burros was relieved of his burden of provisions and the young man started away, leaving the boys feeling rather lonely and also rather overloaded with responsibility!
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading One of the burros was relieved of his burden of provisions and the young man started away, leaving the boys feeling rather lonely and also rather overloaded with responsibility!
burrosnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊz/
plural of “burro” — small donkey used as a pack animal
From this reading One of the burros was relieved of his burden of provisions and the young man started away, leaving the boys feeling rather lonely and also rather overloaded with responsibility!
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "Do you really think Wagner and the boy are out of provisions?" asked Tommy as twilight settled down over the camp.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I don't see how they can procure provisions," Will suggested.
CHASEverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Shortly after dinner Johnson decided to make a start on his return trip at once.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
recognizable; marked
From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Shortly after dinner Johnson decided to make a start on his return trip at once.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Shortly after dinner Johnson decided to make a start on his return trip at once.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you really think Wagner and the boy are out of provisions?" asked Tommy as twilight settled down over the camp.
don't
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From this reading "I don't see how they can procure provisions," Will suggested.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Do you really think Wagner and the boy are out of provisions?" asked Tommy as twilight settled down over the camp.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading One of the burros was relieved of his burden of provisions and the young man started away, leaving the boys feeling rather lonely and also rather overloaded with responsibility!
Francisco
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From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Shortly after dinner Johnson decided to make a start on his return trip at once.
how
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From this reading "I don't see how they can procure provisions," Will suggested.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't see how they can procure provisions," Will suggested.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Shortly after dinner Johnson decided to make a start on his return trip at once.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Shortly after dinner Johnson decided to make a start on his return trip at once.
the act of departing
From this reading One of the burros was relieved of his burden of provisions and the young man started away, leaving the boys feeling rather lonely and also rather overloaded with responsibility!
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading One of the burros was relieved of his burden of provisions and the young man started away, leaving the boys feeling rather lonely and also rather overloaded with responsibility!
engage in
From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Shortly after dinner Johnson decided to make a start on his return trip at once.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One of the burros was relieved of his burden of provisions and the young man started away, leaving the boys feeling rather lonely and also rather overloaded with responsibility!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Shortly after dinner Johnson decided to make a start on his return trip at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Shortly after dinner Johnson decided to make a start on his return trip at once.
on one occasion
From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Shortly after dinner Johnson decided to make a start on his return trip at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the burros was relieved of his burden of provisions and the young man started away, leaving the boys feeling rather lonely and also rather overloaded with responsibility!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Do you really think Wagner and the boy are out of provisions?" asked Tommy as twilight settled down over the camp.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Do you really think Wagner and the boy are out of provisions?" asked Tommy as twilight settled down over the camp.
overloadedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərloʊdɪd/
loaded past capacity
From this reading One of the burros was relieved of his burden of provisions and the young man started away, leaving the boys feeling rather lonely and also rather overloaded with responsibility!
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading "I don't see how they can procure provisions," Will suggested.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading One of the burros was relieved of his burden of provisions and the young man started away, leaving the boys feeling rather lonely and also rather overloaded with responsibility!
on the contrary
From this reading One of the burros was relieved of his burden of provisions and the young man started away, leaving the boys feeling rather lonely and also rather overloaded with responsibility!
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Do you really think Wagner and the boy are out of provisions?" asked Tommy as twilight settled down over the camp.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading One of the burros was relieved of his burden of provisions and the young man started away, leaving the boys feeling rather lonely and also rather overloaded with responsibility!
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading One of the burros was relieved of his burden of provisions and the young man started away, leaving the boys feeling rather lonely and also rather overloaded with responsibility!
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Shortly after dinner Johnson decided to make a start on his return trip at once.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
San
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From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't see how they can procure provisions," Will suggested.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "Do you really think Wagner and the boy are out of provisions?" asked Tommy as twilight settled down over the camp.
for a short time
From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Shortly after dinner Johnson decided to make a start on his return trip at once.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Shortly after dinner Johnson decided to make a start on his return trip at once.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading One of the burros was relieved of his burden of provisions and the young man started away, leaving the boys feeling rather lonely and also rather overloaded with responsibility!
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "I don't see how they can procure provisions," Will suggested.
carry out
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Shortly after dinner Johnson decided to make a start on his return trip at once.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't see how they can procure provisions," Will suggested.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you really think Wagner and the boy are out of provisions?" asked Tommy as twilight settled down over the camp.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Shortly after dinner Johnson decided to make a start on his return trip at once.
Tommy
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From this reading "Do you really think Wagner and the boy are out of provisions?" asked Tommy as twilight settled down over the camp.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Shortly after dinner Johnson decided to make a start on his return trip at once.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading "Do you really think Wagner and the boy are out of provisions?" asked Tommy as twilight settled down over the camp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
WagnernounUS /ˈwæɡnər/
Austrian architect and pioneer of modern architecture (1841-1918)
From this reading "Do you really think Wagner and the boy are out of provisions?" asked Tommy as twilight settled down over the camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I don't see how they can procure provisions," Will suggested.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of the burros was relieved of his burden of provisions and the young man started away, leaving the boys feeling rather lonely and also rather overloaded with responsibility!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would take him, he said, two days in addition to the half day to reach Green River, and he was due in San Francisco on the evening of the third day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you really think Wagner and the boy are out of provisions?" asked Tommy as twilight settled down over the camp.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One of the burros was relieved of his burden of provisions and the young man started away, leaving the boys feeling rather lonely and also rather overloaded with responsibility!
