used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE "What's the prospect for the day, fellows?"
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Steve asked in a loud voice, as he sat up, after throwing aside his blanket.
(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 "Looks to me as though it hadn't rained much after all," Bandy-legs announced.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "Looks to me as though it hadn't rained much after all," Bandy-legs announced.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Steve asked in a loud voice, as he sat up, after throwing aside his blanket.
on or to one side
From this reading Steve asked in a loud voice, as he sat up, after throwing aside his blanket.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Steve asked in a loud voice, as he sat up, after throwing aside his blanket.
Bandy-legs
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From this reading "Looks to me as though it hadn't rained much after all," Bandy-legs announced.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Steve asked in a loud voice, as he sat up, after throwing aside his blanket.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
coveringsnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋz/
plural of “covering” — a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
cuddleverbUS /ˈkʌdəl/
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE "What's the prospect for the day, fellows?"
DISAPPEARANCEnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE "What's the prospect for the day, fellows?"
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE "What's the prospect for the day, fellows?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE "What's the prospect for the day, fellows?"
in a gradual manner
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was morning, though the sun had not yet shown up.
hadn't
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From this reading "Looks to me as though it hadn't rained much after all," Bandy-legs announced.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Steve asked in a loud voice, as he sat up, after throwing aside his blanket.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Steve asked in a loud voice, as he sat up, after throwing aside his blanket.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Steve asked in a loud voice, as he sat up, after throwing aside his blanket.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was morning, though the sun had not yet shown up.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Looks to me as though it hadn't rained much after all," Bandy-legs announced.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Steve asked in a loud voice, as he sat up, after throwing aside his blanket.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Looks to me as though it hadn't rained much after all," Bandy-legs announced.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was morning, though the sun had not yet shown up.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Looks to me as though it hadn't rained much after all," Bandy-legs announced.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was morning, though the sun had not yet shown up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
the possibility of future success
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE "What's the prospect for the day, fellows?"
rainedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading "Looks to me as though it hadn't rained much after all," Bandy-legs announced.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Steve asked in a loud voice, as he sat up, after throwing aside his blanket.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was morning, though the sun had not yet shown up.
sleepersnounUS /ˈsliːpərz/
plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
Steve
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From this reading Steve asked in a loud voice, as he sat up, after throwing aside his blanket.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE "What's the prospect for the day, fellows?"
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was morning, though the sun had not yet shown up.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE "What's the prospect for the day, fellows?"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was morning, though the sun had not yet shown up.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Steve asked in a loud voice, as he sat up, after throwing aside his blanket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Steve asked in a loud voice, as he sat up, after throwing aside his blanket.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Steve asked in a loud voice, as he sat up, after throwing aside his blanket.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was morning, though the sun had not yet shown up.
What's
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From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE "What's the prospect for the day, fellows?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent around the early hours.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was morning, though the sun had not yet shown up.
