used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Barney quickly extinguished the light, but Hans lost no time in getting under the blankets, while the Irish lad made a leap to do so.
alcovesnounUS /ˈælkoʊvz/
plural of “alcove” — a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
Barney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading By the time taps began to sound they were ready to jump into their beds.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading By the time taps began to sound they were ready to jump into their beds.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Barney quickly extinguished the light, but Hans lost no time in getting under the blankets, while the Irish lad made a leap to do so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Barney quickly extinguished the light, but Hans lost no time in getting under the blankets, while the Irish lad made a leap to do so.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time taps began to sound they were ready to jump into their beds.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
clothing in general
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Barney quickly extinguished the light, but Hans lost no time in getting under the blankets, while the Irish lad made a leap to do so.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Long practice enabled them to undress with great swiftness.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading Barney quickly extinguished the light, but Hans lost no time in getting under the blankets, while the Irish lad made a leap to do so.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Barney quickly extinguished the light, but Hans lost no time in getting under the blankets, while the Irish lad made a leap to do so.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Long practice enabled them to undress with great swiftness.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
HansnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Barney quickly extinguished the light, but Hans lost no time in getting under the blankets, while the Irish lad made a leap to do so.
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading By the time taps began to sound they were ready to jump into their beds.
a boy or man
From this reading Barney quickly extinguished the light, but Hans lost no time in getting under the blankets, while the Irish lad made a leap to do so.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Barney quickly extinguished the light, but Hans lost no time in getting under the blankets, while the Irish lad made a leap to do so.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Barney quickly extinguished the light, but Hans lost no time in getting under the blankets, while the Irish lad made a leap to do so.
full of life and energy
From this reading LIVELY TIMES.
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 Long practice enabled them to undress with great swiftness.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Barney quickly extinguished the light, but Hans lost no time in getting under the blankets, while the Irish lad made a leap to do so.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Barney quickly extinguished the light, but Hans lost no time in getting under the blankets, while the Irish lad made a leap to do so.
not any; not one
From this reading Barney quickly extinguished the light, but Hans lost no time in getting under the blankets, while the Irish lad made a leap to do so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
partitionnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃən/
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
pegsnounUS /peɡz/
plural of “peg” — a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Long practice enabled them to undress with great swiftness.
with speed
From this reading Barney quickly extinguished the light, but Hans lost no time in getting under the blankets, while the Irish lad made a leap to do so.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading By the time taps began to sound they were ready to jump into their beds.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Barney quickly extinguished the light, but Hans lost no time in getting under the blankets, while the Irish lad made a leap to do so.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading By the time taps began to sound they were ready to jump into their beds.
swiftnessnounUS /ˈswɪftnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading Long practice enabled them to undress with great swiftness.
tapsnounUS /tæps/
(military) signal to turn the lights out
From this reading By the time taps began to sound they were ready to jump into their beds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Long practice enabled them to undress with great swiftness.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time taps began to sound they were ready to jump into their beds.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading LIVELY TIMES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Barney quickly extinguished the light, but Hans lost no time in getting under the blankets, while the Irish lad made a leap to do so.
undressverbUS /ənˈdres/
get undressed
From this reading Long practice enabled them to undress with great swiftness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By the time taps began to sound they were ready to jump into their beds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Barney and Hans dashed into their room, and tore themselves out of their clothes, which, however, they took care to hang in order on the pegs placed along the partition that divided one end of the room into two alcoves.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Barney quickly extinguished the light, but Hans lost no time in getting under the blankets, while the Irish lad made a leap to do so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Long practice enabled them to undress with great swiftness.
