used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The rest were speedily on their feet, and after a hurried wash and combing they dressed and hastened down to the main floor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "It's after ten o'clock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading I don't know what they'll think of us keeping breakfast waiting so long."
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
combingnounUS /ˈkoʊmɪŋ/
the act of drawing a comb through hair
From this reading The rest were speedily on their feet, and after a hurried wash and combing they dressed and hastened down to the main floor.
don't
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From this reading I don't know what they'll think of us keeping breakfast waiting so long."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The rest were speedily on their feet, and after a hurried wash and combing they dressed and hastened down to the main floor.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The rest were speedily on their feet, and after a hurried wash and combing they dressed and hastened down to the main floor.
EXCITINGadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Jiminy!" exclaimed George, looking at his watch.
Fairview
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From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The rest were speedily on their feet, and after a hurried wash and combing they dressed and hastened down to the main floor.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The rest were speedily on their feet, and after a hurried wash and combing they dressed and hastened down to the main floor.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "Jiminy!" exclaimed George, looking at his watch.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading The rest were speedily on their feet, and after a hurried wash and combing they dressed and hastened down to the main floor.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Jiminy!" exclaimed George, looking at his watch.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The rest were speedily on their feet, and after a hurried wash and combing they dressed and hastened down to the main floor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't know what they'll think of us keeping breakfast waiting so long."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
It's
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From this reading "It's after ten o'clock.
Jiminy
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From this reading "Jiminy!" exclaimed George, looking at his watch.
conformity or harmony
From this reading I don't know what they'll think of us keeping breakfast waiting so long."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know what they'll think of us keeping breakfast waiting so long."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Jiminy!" exclaimed George, looking at his watch.
most important element
From this reading The rest were speedily on their feet, and after a hurried wash and combing they dressed and hastened down to the main floor.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "It's after ten o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I don't know what they'll think of us keeping breakfast waiting so long."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest were speedily on their feet, and after a hurried wash and combing they dressed and hastened down to the main floor.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I don't know what they'll think of us keeping breakfast waiting so long."
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading The rest were speedily on their feet, and after a hurried wash and combing they dressed and hastened down to the main floor.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "It's after ten o'clock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The rest were speedily on their feet, and after a hurried wash and combing they dressed and hastened down to the main floor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
they'll
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From this reading I don't know what they'll think of us keeping breakfast waiting so long."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I don't know what they'll think of us keeping breakfast waiting so long."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rest were speedily on their feet, and after a hurried wash and combing they dressed and hastened down to the main floor.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I don't know what they'll think of us keeping breakfast waiting so long."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I don't know what they'll think of us keeping breakfast waiting so long."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading The rest were speedily on their feet, and after a hurried wash and combing they dressed and hastened down to the main floor.
look attentively
From this reading "Jiminy!" exclaimed George, looking at his watch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rest were speedily on their feet, and after a hurried wash and combing they dressed and hastened down to the main floor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I don't know what they'll think of us keeping breakfast waiting so long."
at the time that
From this reading AN EXCITING CHASE The Fairview boys slept hard and long on that first night they spent at the ranch, and when they awoke the next morning the sun was high in the heavens.
