used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GLOOMY OUTLOOK "What can we do, Phil?"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the morning they had been fed, after a fashion.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A GLOOMY OUTLOOK "What can we do, Phil?"
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A GLOOMY OUTLOOK "What can we do, Phil?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the morning they had been fed, after a fashion.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading In the morning they had been fed, after a fashion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
depressingly dark
From this reading A GLOOMY OUTLOOK "What can we do, Phil?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The night had passed.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
Larry
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From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning they had been fed, after a fashion.
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night had passed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
OUTLOOKnounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading A GLOOMY OUTLOOK "What can we do, Phil?"
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The night had passed.
Phil
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From this reading A GLOOMY OUTLOOK "What can we do, Phil?"
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
get by special effort
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The night had passed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A GLOOMY OUTLOOK "What can we do, Phil?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A GLOOMY OUTLOOK "What can we do, Phil?"
winksnounUS /wɪŋks/
plural of “wink” — a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Both boys had been allowed a chance to secure some sleep, having been placed in an empty shanty; but as neither of them dared lie down on the straw that formed a rude couch on the board floor, they were compelled to "snatch a few winks," as Larry termed it, sitting up.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As Larry put this question he looked mournfully at his chum, and tried to keep from shivering, though it was indeed hard work.
