used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FLY FISHING FOR BASS They were certainly a tired lot, all right.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Indeed, it was fully two hours afterward before any one came creeping out of the tent.
(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 FLY FISHING FOR BASS They were certainly a tired lot, all right.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading Then it turned out to be Amos, wishing to build a fire so they could get a pot of coffee and some bacon ready for breakfast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then it turned out to be Amos, wishing to build a fire so they could get a pot of coffee and some bacon ready for breakfast.
eagerly desirous
From this reading No one seemed anxious to stir far that morning.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Indeed, it was fully two hours afterward before any one came creeping out of the tent.
in a state of sleep
From this reading For once, at least, the rising sun caught the three boys fast asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For once, at least, the rising sun caught the three boys fast asleep.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Then it turned out to be Amos, wishing to build a fire so they could get a pot of coffee and some bacon ready for breakfast.
BASSnounUS /bæs/
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading FLY FISHING FOR BASS They were certainly a tired lot, all right.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then it turned out to be Amos, wishing to build a fire so they could get a pot of coffee and some bacon ready for breakfast.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Indeed, it was fully two hours afterward before any one came creeping out of the tent.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading For once, at least, the rising sun caught the three boys fast asleep.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Then it turned out to be Amos, wishing to build a fire so they could get a pot of coffee and some bacon ready for breakfast.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Then it turned out to be Amos, wishing to build a fire so they could get a pot of coffee and some bacon ready for breakfast.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Indeed, it was fully two hours afterward before any one came creeping out of the tent.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading For once, at least, the rising sun caught the three boys fast asleep.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading FLY FISHING FOR BASS They were certainly a tired lot, all right.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Then it turned out to be Amos, wishing to build a fire so they could get a pot of coffee and some bacon ready for breakfast.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then it turned out to be Amos, wishing to build a fire so they could get a pot of coffee and some bacon ready for breakfast.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Indeed, it was fully two hours afterward before any one came creeping out of the tent.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading No one seemed anxious to stir far that morning.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading For once, at least, the rising sun caught the three boys fast asleep.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Then it turned out to be Amos, wishing to build a fire so they could get a pot of coffee and some bacon ready for breakfast.
FISHINGnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading FLY FISHING FOR BASS They were certainly a tired lot, all right.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading FLY FISHING FOR BASS They were certainly a tired lot, all right.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FLY FISHING FOR BASS They were certainly a tired lot, all right.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Indeed, it was fully two hours afterward before any one came creeping out of the tent.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Then it turned out to be Amos, wishing to build a fire so they could get a pot of coffee and some bacon ready for breakfast.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Indeed, it was fully two hours afterward before any one came creeping out of the tent.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it was fully two hours afterward before any one came creeping out of the tent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, it was fully two hours afterward before any one came creeping out of the tent.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading For once, at least, the rising sun caught the three boys fast asleep.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading FLY FISHING FOR BASS They were certainly a tired lot, all right.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading No one seemed anxious to stir far that morning.
not any; not one
From this reading No one seemed anxious to stir far that morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, it was fully two hours afterward before any one came creeping out of the tent.
on one occasion
From this reading For once, at least, the rising sun caught the three boys fast asleep.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Indeed, it was fully two hours afterward before any one came creeping out of the tent.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Indeed, it was fully two hours afterward before any one came creeping out of the tent.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Then it turned out to be Amos, wishing to build a fire so they could get a pot of coffee and some bacon ready for breakfast.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Then it turned out to be Amos, wishing to build a fire so they could get a pot of coffee and some bacon ready for breakfast.
precisely, exactly
From this reading FLY FISHING FOR BASS They were certainly a tired lot, all right.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading For once, at least, the rising sun caught the three boys fast asleep.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No one seemed anxious to stir far that morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then it turned out to be Amos, wishing to build a fire so they could get a pot of coffee and some bacon ready for breakfast.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then it turned out to be Amos, wishing to build a fire so they could get a pot of coffee and some bacon ready for breakfast.
move an implement through
From this reading No one seemed anxious to stir far that morning.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading For once, at least, the rising sun caught the three boys fast asleep.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Indeed, it was fully two hours afterward before any one came creeping out of the tent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No one seemed anxious to stir far that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For once, at least, the rising sun caught the three boys fast asleep.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it turned out to be Amos, wishing to build a fire so they could get a pot of coffee and some bacon ready for breakfast.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FLY FISHING FOR BASS They were certainly a tired lot, all right.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For once, at least, the rising sun caught the three boys fast asleep.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading FLY FISHING FOR BASS They were certainly a tired lot, all right.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then it turned out to be Amos, wishing to build a fire so they could get a pot of coffee and some bacon ready for breakfast.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then it turned out to be Amos, wishing to build a fire so they could get a pot of coffee and some bacon ready for breakfast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Indeed, it was fully two hours afterward before any one came creeping out of the tent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, it was fully two hours afterward before any one came creeping out of the tent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FLY FISHING FOR BASS They were certainly a tired lot, all right.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Then it turned out to be Amos, wishing to build a fire so they could get a pot of coffee and some bacon ready for breakfast.
