used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "You won't forget what I told you, Ethan," called Jock, as the men were about to set sail.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was supper time when the boys arrived in camp, and Ethan and his son at once prepared the evening meal.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was supper time when the boys arrived in camp, and Ethan and his son at once prepared the evening meal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was supper time when the boys arrived in camp, and Ethan and his son at once prepared the evening meal.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was supper time when the boys arrived in camp, and Ethan and his son at once prepared the evening meal.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It was supper time when the boys arrived in camp, and Ethan and his son at once prepared the evening meal.
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
else
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From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
Ethan
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From this reading It was supper time when the boys arrived in camp, and Ethan and his son at once prepared the evening meal.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was supper time when the boys arrived in camp, and Ethan and his son at once prepared the evening meal.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "You won't forget what I told you, Ethan," called Jock, as the men were about to set sail.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
GoosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was supper time when the boys arrived in camp, and Ethan and his son at once prepared the evening meal.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading ANCIENT HISTORY.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You won't forget what I told you, Ethan," called Jock, as the men were about to set sail.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was supper time when the boys arrived in camp, and Ethan and his son at once prepared the evening meal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was supper time when the boys arrived in camp, and Ethan and his son at once prepared the evening meal.
JocknounUS /dʒɑːk/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading "You won't forget what I told you, Ethan," called Jock, as the men were about to set sail.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It was supper time when the boys arrived in camp, and Ethan and his son at once prepared the evening meal.
the force of workers available
From this reading "You won't forget what I told you, Ethan," called Jock, as the men were about to set sail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
on one occasion
From this reading It was supper time when the boys arrived in camp, and Ethan and his son at once prepared the evening meal.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading It was supper time when the boys arrived in camp, and Ethan and his son at once prepared the evening meal.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "You won't forget what I told you, Ethan," called Jock, as the men were about to set sail.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "You won't forget what I told you, Ethan," called Jock, as the men were about to set sail.
a male human offspring
From this reading It was supper time when the boys arrived in camp, and Ethan and his son at once prepared the evening meal.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading It was supper time when the boys arrived in camp, and Ethan and his son at once prepared the evening meal.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was supper time when the boys arrived in camp, and Ethan and his son at once prepared the evening meal.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was supper time when the boys arrived in camp, and Ethan and his son at once prepared the evening meal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "You won't forget what I told you, Ethan," called Jock, as the men were about to set sail.
male cat
From this reading As soon as the remains of the feast had been cleared away, that is, if dishes can be called "remains," for little else was left by the hungry lads, Ethan and Tom prepared to depart for home, promising to be back in camp in time for breakfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was supper time when the boys arrived in camp, and Ethan and his son at once prepared the evening meal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Strange as it may seem to be, the appetites of the campers were almost as keen as they had been for the dinner at Goose Bay, and a full hour had elapsed before they rose from the table.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You won't forget what I told you, Ethan," called Jock, as the men were about to set sail.
at the time that
From this reading It was supper time when the boys arrived in camp, and Ethan and his son at once prepared the evening meal.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You won't forget what I told you, Ethan," called Jock, as the men were about to set sail.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You won't forget what I told you, Ethan," called Jock, as the men were about to set sail.
