used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “I should say so!” agreed Mr. Vernon, fervently.
(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 There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
in addition
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading “How glorious is life up here,” exclaimed Mrs. Vernon, inhaling a deep breath.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading “How glorious is life up here,” exclaimed Mrs. Vernon, inhaling a deep breath.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “How glorious is life up here,” exclaimed Mrs. Vernon, inhaling a deep breath.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading “I should say so!” agreed Mr. Vernon, fervently.
start firing a weapon
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
Gilroy
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From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
a young female
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading “How glorious is life up here,” exclaimed Mrs. Vernon, inhaling a deep breath.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “How glorious is life up here,” exclaimed Mrs. Vernon, inhaling a deep breath.
How
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From this reading “How glorious is life up here,” exclaimed Mrs. Vernon, inhaling a deep breath.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I should say so!” agreed Mr. Vernon, fervently.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
inhalingverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
From this reading “How glorious is life up here,” exclaimed Mrs. Vernon, inhaling a deep breath.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “How glorious is life up here,” exclaimed Mrs. Vernon, inhaling a deep breath.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
the sound of laughing
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “How glorious is life up here,” exclaimed Mrs. Vernon, inhaling a deep breath.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
take the midday meal
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
the force of workers available
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “How glorious is life up here,” exclaimed Mrs. Vernon, inhaling a deep breath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
in the near future
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
express in words
From this reading “I should say so!” agreed Mr. Vernon, fervently.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I should say so!” agreed Mr. Vernon, fervently.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I should say so!” agreed Mr. Vernon, fervently.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
TallynounUS /ˈtæli/
a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “How glorious is life up here,” exclaimed Mrs. Vernon, inhaling a deep breath.
Vernon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
vestigenounUS /ˈvestɪdʒ/
an indication that something has been present
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were many a merry laugh and jest during the time the dishes were being washed and all signs of the midday meal removed; then the Ranger and Tally destroyed every vestige of the camp fire, before the entire party climbed into their saddles and rode away from the camping spot.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Presently the three men returned with a splendid catch of trout which they brought over to the Indian to prepare for the lunch.
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mr. Gilroy and Mr. Vernon seemed to have become well acquainted with the Ranger during their little fishing excursion; and during the luncheon the girl scouts also came under the spell woven by this interesting young man’s personality.
