used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
(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 When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
Cap'n
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From this reading Cap'n Wiley likewise loafed to his heart's content And if ever a person could make a whole-souled and hearty success of loafing it was the cap'n.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading With Dick and Felicia near, where he could watch them occasionally or hear their voices, the peaceful happiness of the old fellow seemed complete.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Cap'n Wiley likewise loafed to his heart's content And if ever a person could make a whole-souled and hearty success of loafing it was the cap'n.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With Dick and Felicia near, where he could watch them occasionally or hear their voices, the peaceful happiness of the old fellow seemed complete.
Crowfootnoun
any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
someone who is a detective
From this reading With Dick and Felicia near, where he could watch them occasionally or hear their voices, the peaceful happiness of the old fellow seemed complete.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
at any time
From this reading Cap'n Wiley likewise loafed to his heart's content And if ever a person could make a whole-souled and hearty success of loafing it was the cap'n.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
FelicianounUS /fəˈliːʃə/
genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers
From this reading With Dick and Felicia near, where he could watch them occasionally or hear their voices, the peaceful happiness of the old fellow seemed complete.
a boy or man
From this reading With Dick and Felicia near, where he could watch them occasionally or hear their voices, the peaceful happiness of the old fellow seemed complete.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
set up or found
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading With Dick and Felicia near, where he could watch them occasionally or hear their voices, the peaceful happiness of the old fellow seemed complete.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading With Dick and Felicia near, where he could watch them occasionally or hear their voices, the peaceful happiness of the old fellow seemed complete.
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Cap'n Wiley likewise loafed to his heart's content And if ever a person could make a whole-souled and hearty success of loafing it was the cap'n.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Cap'n Wiley likewise loafed to his heart's content And if ever a person could make a whole-souled and hearty success of loafing it was the cap'n.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Cap'n Wiley likewise loafed to his heart's content And if ever a person could make a whole-souled and hearty success of loafing it was the cap'n.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cap'n Wiley likewise loafed to his heart's content And if ever a person could make a whole-souled and hearty success of loafing it was the cap'n.
Joe
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From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
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 When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Cap'n Wiley likewise loafed to his heart's content And if ever a person could make a whole-souled and hearty success of loafing it was the cap'n.
loafnounUS /loʊf/
a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
loafed
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From this reading Cap'n Wiley likewise loafed to his heart's content And if ever a person could make a whole-souled and hearty success of loafing it was the cap'n.
loafingnoun
having no employment
From this reading Cap'n Wiley likewise loafed to his heart's content And if ever a person could make a whole-souled and hearty success of loafing it was the cap'n.
engage in
From this reading Cap'n Wiley likewise loafed to his heart's content And if ever a person could make a whole-souled and hearty success of loafing it was the cap'n.
maraudersnounUS /mərˈɔːdərz/
plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading With Dick and Felicia near, where he could watch them occasionally or hear their voices, the peaceful happiness of the old fellow seemed complete.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW RICHES PROMISED.
not any; not one
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading With Dick and Felicia near, where he could watch them occasionally or hear their voices, the peaceful happiness of the old fellow seemed complete.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With Dick and Felicia near, where he could watch them occasionally or hear their voices, the peaceful happiness of the old fellow seemed complete.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading With Dick and Felicia near, where he could watch them occasionally or hear their voices, the peaceful happiness of the old fellow seemed complete.
a human being
From this reading Cap'n Wiley likewise loafed to his heart's content And if ever a person could make a whole-souled and hearty success of loafing it was the cap'n.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading NEW RICHES PROMISED.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
RICHESnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading NEW RICHES PROMISED.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading With Dick and Felicia near, where he could watch them occasionally or hear their voices, the peaceful happiness of the old fellow seemed complete.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Cap'n Wiley likewise loafed to his heart's content And if ever a person could make a whole-souled and hearty success of loafing it was the cap'n.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With Dick and Felicia near, where he could watch them occasionally or hear their voices, the peaceful happiness of the old fellow seemed complete.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading With Dick and Felicia near, where he could watch them occasionally or hear their voices, the peaceful happiness of the old fellow seemed complete.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cap'n Wiley likewise loafed to his heart's content And if ever a person could make a whole-souled and hearty success of loafing it was the cap'n.
look attentively
From this reading With Dick and Felicia near, where he could watch them occasionally or hear their voices, the peaceful happiness of the old fellow seemed complete.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
at the time that
From this reading When a week had passed Frank and his friends began to feel that all their troubles were over, for the time being, at least.
in or at the place that
From this reading With Dick and Felicia near, where he could watch them occasionally or hear their voices, the peaceful happiness of the old fellow seemed complete.
which person or people
From this reading Old Joe Crowfoot, who had been scouting in the vicinity, reported that he found no signs of probable marauders and himself settled down contentedly to smoke and loaf in the warm sunshine of the valley.
whole-souledadjective
with unconditional and enthusiastic devotion
From this reading Cap'n Wiley likewise loafed to his heart's content And if ever a person could make a whole-souled and hearty success of loafing it was the cap'n.
Wiley
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From this reading Cap'n Wiley likewise loafed to his heart's content And if ever a person could make a whole-souled and hearty success of loafing it was the cap'n.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Dick and Felicia near, where he could watch them occasionally or hear their voices, the peaceful happiness of the old fellow seemed complete.
