used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIGNS OF MORE TROUBLE They had a most bountiful spread that evening.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading All of them fairly "stuffed" after the manner of vigorous boys with not a care in the wide world, and plenty more food where that came from.
(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 All of them fairly "stuffed" after the manner of vigorous boys with not a care in the wide world, and plenty more food where that came from.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Steve and Toby insisted on taking charge, and getting up the meal.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
bountifuladjectiveUS /ˈbaʊntɪfəl/
given or giving freely
From this reading SIGNS OF MORE TROUBLE They had a most bountiful spread that evening.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
brownedadjectiveUS /braʊnd/
(of skin) deeply suntanned
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All of them fairly "stuffed" after the manner of vigorous boys with not a care in the wide world, and plenty more food where that came from.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading All of them fairly "stuffed" after the manner of vigorous boys with not a care in the wide world, and plenty more food where that came from.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Steve and Toby insisted on taking charge, and getting up the meal.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
cornedadjective
(used especially of meat) cured in brine
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
delightfullyadverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/
in a delightful manner
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
dessertnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrt/
a dish served as the last course of a meal
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading SIGNS OF MORE TROUBLE They had a most bountiful spread that evening.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading All of them fairly "stuffed" after the manner of vigorous boys with not a care in the wide world, and plenty more food where that came from.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading All of them fairly "stuffed" after the manner of vigorous boys with not a care in the wide world, and plenty more food where that came from.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Steve and Toby insisted on taking charge, and getting up the meal.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SIGNS OF MORE TROUBLE They had a most bountiful spread that evening.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Steve and Toby insisted on taking charge, and getting up the meal.
inventingverbUS /ˌɪnˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All of them fairly "stuffed" after the manner of vigorous boys with not a care in the wide world, and plenty more food where that came from.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Steve and Toby insisted on taking charge, and getting up the meal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SIGNS OF MORE TROUBLE They had a most bountiful spread that evening.
used to form the superlative
From this reading SIGNS OF MORE TROUBLE They had a most bountiful spread that evening.
in motion
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All of them fairly "stuffed" after the manner of vigorous boys with not a care in the wide world, and plenty more food where that came from.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIGNS OF MORE TROUBLE They had a most bountiful spread that evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Steve and Toby insisted on taking charge, and getting up the meal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
peachesnounUS /ˈpiːtʃəz/
plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
a full supply
From this reading All of them fairly "stuffed" after the manner of vigorous boys with not a care in the wide world, and plenty more food where that came from.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
ricenounUS /raɪs/
grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading SIGNS OF MORE TROUBLE They had a most bountiful spread that evening.
slicedadjectiveUS /slaɪst/
prepared by cutting
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading SIGNS OF MORE TROUBLE They had a most bountiful spread that evening.
Steve
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From this reading Steve and Toby insisted on taking charge, and getting up the meal.
stuffedadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading All of them fairly "stuffed" after the manner of vigorous boys with not a care in the wide world, and plenty more food where that came from.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
carry out
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Steve and Toby insisted on taking charge, and getting up the meal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SIGNS OF MORE TROUBLE They had a most bountiful spread that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Steve and Toby insisted on taking charge, and getting up the meal.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All of them fairly "stuffed" after the manner of vigorous boys with not a care in the wide world, and plenty more food where that came from.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SIGNS OF MORE TROUBLE They had a most bountiful spread that evening.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading Steve and Toby insisted on taking charge, and getting up the meal.
a source of difficulty
From this reading SIGNS OF MORE TROUBLE They had a most bountiful spread that evening.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Steve and Toby insisted on taking charge, and getting up the meal.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading All of them fairly "stuffed" after the manner of vigorous boys with not a care in the wide world, and plenty more food where that came from.
warmed-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
at the time that
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
in or at the place that
From this reading All of them fairly "stuffed" after the manner of vigorous boys with not a care in the wide world, and plenty more food where that came from.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After supper was over they had to lie around and take things easy for a while, inventing all manner of excuses for so doing, when in reality not one of them felt capable of moving.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading All of them fairly "stuffed" after the manner of vigorous boys with not a care in the wide world, and plenty more food where that came from.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading All of them fairly "stuffed" after the manner of vigorous boys with not a care in the wide world, and plenty more food where that came from.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Besides the fish, which by the way were most delightfully browned in the pan, and proved a great hit with the three boys, there was boiled rice, baked potatoes, warmed-up corned beef (from the tin), and finally as dessert sliced peaches, the California variety; besides the customary coffee, without which a meal in camp would seem decidedly poor.
