used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As "Billy" Brackett predicted they would, the two boys did return to camp in about fifteen minutes, covered with mud and glory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "COVERED WITH MUD AND GLORY."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As "Billy" Brackett predicted they would, the two boys did return to camp in about fifteen minutes, covered with mud and glory.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading As "Billy" Brackett predicted they would, the two boys did return to camp in about fifteen minutes, covered with mud and glory.
Binney
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From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
Binney's
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From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As "Billy" Brackett predicted they would, the two boys did return to camp in about fifteen minutes, covered with mud and glory.
Brackett
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From this reading As "Billy" Brackett predicted they would, the two boys did return to camp in about fifteen minutes, covered with mud and glory.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading As "Billy" Brackett predicted they would, the two boys did return to camp in about fifteen minutes, covered with mud and glory.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading "COVERED WITH MUD AND GLORY."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As "Billy" Brackett predicted they would, the two boys did return to camp in about fifteen minutes, covered with mud and glory.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading As "Billy" Brackett predicted they would, the two boys did return to camp in about fifteen minutes, covered with mud and glory.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
GibbsnounUS /ɡɪbz/
United States chemist (1839-1903)
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
a state of high honor
From this reading "COVERED WITH MUD AND GLORY."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As "Billy" Brackett predicted they would, the two boys did return to camp in about fifteen minutes, covered with mud and glory.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
and nothing more
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
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 At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading As "Billy" Brackett predicted they would, the two boys did return to camp in about fifteen minutes, covered with mud and glory.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading "COVERED WITH MUD AND GLORY."
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
information about recent and important events
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
not any; not one
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
pondsnounUS /pɑːndz/
plural of “pond” — a small lake
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
poolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading As "Billy" Brackett predicted they would, the two boys did return to camp in about fifteen minutes, covered with mud and glory.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As "Billy" Brackett predicted they would, the two boys did return to camp in about fifteen minutes, covered with mud and glory.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
ruefullyadverbUS /ˈruːfəli/
in a rueful manner
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
done under pressure
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As "Billy" Brackett predicted they would, the two boys did return to camp in about fifteen minutes, covered with mud and glory.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As "Billy" Brackett predicted they would, the two boys did return to camp in about fifteen minutes, covered with mud and glory.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As "Billy" Brackett predicted they would, the two boys did return to camp in about fifteen minutes, covered with mud and glory.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As "Billy" Brackett predicted they would, the two boys did return to camp in about fifteen minutes, covered with mud and glory.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
precisely as stated
From this reading Binney's mule having scented it, there was no stopping him until he had rushed to it, and, as usual, flung his rider over his head into the very middle of one of the shallow ponds.
wadedverbUS /ˈweɪdɪd/
past form of “wade” — walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At least Binney Gibbs was covered with mud, and they brought the glorious news that there were several large though shallow pools of water not more than half a mile away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "COVERED WITH MUD AND GLORY."
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Glen had reached the place just in time to witness this catastrophe, and to roar with laughter at the comical sight presented by his companion, as the latter waded ruefully from the pond, dripping mud and water from every point.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As "Billy" Brackett predicted they would, the two boys did return to camp in about fifteen minutes, covered with mud and glory.
