used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
(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 THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If there were any more we couldn't breathe," replied Bony Balmore, and the cracking of his finger knuckles punctuated his remark.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Soon," answered Jack.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "If there were any more we couldn't breathe," replied Bony Balmore, and the cracking of his finger knuckles punctuated his remark.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
Balmore
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From this reading "If there were any more we couldn't breathe," replied Bony Balmore, and the cracking of his finger knuckles punctuated his remark.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "When does the fun begin?" asked Bob Movel.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "When does the fun begin?" asked Bob Movel.
BonyadjectiveUS /ˈboʊni/
being very thin
From this reading "If there were any more we couldn't breathe," replied Bony Balmore, and the cracking of his finger knuckles punctuated his remark.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading "If there were any more we couldn't breathe," replied Bony Balmore, and the cracking of his finger knuckles punctuated his remark.
couldn't
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From this reading "If there were any more we couldn't breathe," replied Bony Balmore, and the cracking of his finger knuckles punctuated his remark.
crackingnounUS /ˈkrækɪŋ/
a sudden sharp noise
From this reading "If there were any more we couldn't breathe," replied Bony Balmore, and the cracking of his finger knuckles punctuated his remark.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When does the fun begin?" asked Bob Movel.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading "If there were any more we couldn't breathe," replied Bony Balmore, and the cracking of his finger knuckles punctuated his remark.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "When does the fun begin?" asked Bob Movel.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We ought to have some music.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If there were any more we couldn't breathe," replied Bony Balmore, and the cracking of his finger knuckles punctuated his remark.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
knucklesnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading "If there were any more we couldn't breathe," replied Bony Balmore, and the cracking of his finger knuckles punctuated his remark.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "If there were any more we couldn't breathe," replied Bony Balmore, and the cracking of his finger knuckles punctuated his remark.
Movel
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From this reading "When does the fun begin?" asked Bob Movel.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading "We ought to have some music.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If there were any more we couldn't breathe," replied Bony Balmore, and the cracking of his finger knuckles punctuated his remark.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "We ought to have some music.
punctuatedverbUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “punctuate” — insert punctuation marks into
From this reading "If there were any more we couldn't breathe," replied Bony Balmore, and the cracking of his finger knuckles punctuated his remark.
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "If there were any more we couldn't breathe," replied Bony Balmore, and the cracking of his finger knuckles punctuated his remark.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "If there were any more we couldn't breathe," replied Bony Balmore, and the cracking of his finger knuckles punctuated his remark.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "We ought to have some music.
in the near future
From this reading "Soon," answered Jack.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "If there were any more we couldn't breathe," replied Bony Balmore, and the cracking of his finger knuckles punctuated his remark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We ought to have some music.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
(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 THE MIDNIGHT FEAST "Well, fellows, are we all here?" asked Jack Ranger later that night, as he gazed around on a crowd in his room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If there were any more we couldn't breathe," replied Bony Balmore, and the cracking of his finger knuckles punctuated his remark.
at the time that
From this reading "When does the fun begin?" asked Bob Movel.
