used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “One thing I’m glad for?” remarked Dolph; “that storm concluded it didn’t have a call in this direction.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Anyhow, it’s a pretty enough morning to eat.”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Oh! we’ve got plenty to be thankful for,” laughed Teddy, who was feeling extra joyous it seemed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
lacking funds
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thought I heard the faraway rumble of thunder once or twice, when it was my turn on duty; but I may have been mistaken.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “One thing I’m glad for?” remarked Dolph; “that storm concluded it didn’t have a call in this direction.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading “One thing I’m glad for?” remarked Dolph; “that storm concluded it didn’t have a call in this direction.
didn't
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From this reading “One thing I’m glad for?” remarked Dolph; “that storm concluded it didn’t have a call in this direction.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading “One thing I’m glad for?” remarked Dolph; “that storm concluded it didn’t have a call in this direction.
DOLPH
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From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Thought I heard the faraway rumble of thunder once or twice, when it was my turn on duty; but I may have been mistaken.
take in solid food
From this reading Anyhow, it’s a pretty enough morning to eat.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Anyhow, it’s a pretty enough morning to eat.”
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading “Oh! we’ve got plenty to be thankful for,” laughed Teddy, who was feeling extra joyous it seemed.
farawayadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrəˈweɪ/
very far away in space or time
From this reading Thought I heard the faraway rumble of thunder once or twice, when it was my turn on duty; but I may have been mistaken.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading “Oh! we’ve got plenty to be thankful for,” laughed Teddy, who was feeling extra joyous it seemed.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “One thing I’m glad for?” remarked Dolph; “that storm concluded it didn’t have a call in this direction.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “One thing I’m glad for?” remarked Dolph; “that storm concluded it didn’t have a call in this direction.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Oh! we’ve got plenty to be thankful for,” laughed Teddy, who was feeling extra joyous it seemed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “One thing I’m glad for?” remarked Dolph; “that storm concluded it didn’t have a call in this direction.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Thought I heard the faraway rumble of thunder once or twice, when it was my turn on duty; but I may have been mistaken.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thought I heard the faraway rumble of thunder once or twice, when it was my turn on duty; but I may have been mistaken.
I'm
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From this reading “One thing I’m glad for?” remarked Dolph; “that storm concluded it didn’t have a call in this direction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “One thing I’m glad for?” remarked Dolph; “that storm concluded it didn’t have a call in this direction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “One thing I’m glad for?” remarked Dolph; “that storm concluded it didn’t have a call in this direction.
it's
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From this reading Anyhow, it’s a pretty enough morning to eat.”
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading “Oh! we’ve got plenty to be thankful for,” laughed Teddy, who was feeling extra joyous it seemed.
in the recent past
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading “Oh! we’ve got plenty to be thankful for,” laughed Teddy, who was feeling extra joyous it seemed.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Thought I heard the faraway rumble of thunder once or twice, when it was my turn on duty; but I may have been mistaken.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Thought I heard the faraway rumble of thunder once or twice, when it was my turn on duty; but I may have been mistaken.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Thought I heard the faraway rumble of thunder once or twice, when it was my turn on duty; but I may have been mistaken.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh! we’ve got plenty to be thankful for,” laughed Teddy, who was feeling extra joyous it seemed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
on one occasion
From this reading Thought I heard the faraway rumble of thunder once or twice, when it was my turn on duty; but I may have been mistaken.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One thing I’m glad for?” remarked Dolph; “that storm concluded it didn’t have a call in this direction.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thought I heard the faraway rumble of thunder once or twice, when it was my turn on duty; but I may have been mistaken.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
a full supply
From this reading “Oh! we’ve got plenty to be thankful for,” laughed Teddy, who was feeling extra joyous it seemed.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Anyhow, it’s a pretty enough morning to eat.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “One thing I’m glad for?” remarked Dolph; “that storm concluded it didn’t have a call in this direction.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading Thought I heard the faraway rumble of thunder once or twice, when it was my turn on duty; but I may have been mistaken.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Oh! we’ve got plenty to be thankful for,” laughed Teddy, who was feeling extra joyous it seemed.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading “One thing I’m glad for?” remarked Dolph; “that storm concluded it didn’t have a call in this direction.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading “Oh! we’ve got plenty to be thankful for,” laughed Teddy, who was feeling extra joyous it seemed.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading “Oh! we’ve got plenty to be thankful for,” laughed Teddy, who was feeling extra joyous it seemed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “One thing I’m glad for?” remarked Dolph; “that storm concluded it didn’t have a call in this direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
a special situation
From this reading “One thing I’m glad for?” remarked Dolph; “that storm concluded it didn’t have a call in this direction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “One thing I’m glad for?” remarked Dolph; “that storm concluded it didn’t have a call in this direction.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Thought I heard the faraway rumble of thunder once or twice, when it was my turn on duty; but I may have been mistaken.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Thought I heard the faraway rumble of thunder once or twice, when it was my turn on duty; but I may have been mistaken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Thought I heard the faraway rumble of thunder once or twice, when it was my turn on duty; but I may have been mistaken.
two times
From this reading Thought I heard the faraway rumble of thunder once or twice, when it was my turn on duty; but I may have been mistaken.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thought I heard the faraway rumble of thunder once or twice, when it was my turn on duty; but I may have been mistaken.
we've
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From this reading “Oh! we’ve got plenty to be thankful for,” laughed Teddy, who was feeling extra joyous it seemed.
at the time that
From this reading Thought I heard the faraway rumble of thunder once or twice, when it was my turn on duty; but I may have been mistaken.
in or at the place that
From this reading DOLPH MEETS SOMETHING After they broke camp on the following morning, the three boys looked back to the spot where the tent had lately been pitched, and exchanged remarks concerning the strange happenings of the night.
which person or people
From this reading “Oh! we’ve got plenty to be thankful for,” laughed Teddy, who was feeling extra joyous it seemed.
