used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Buster had carried out his words, and managed to gather enough shavings to make a soft bed on the floor, using his blanket to cover the same.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The recent excitement made such an impression on their minds that they could not for a long time stop thinking about the visit of the mob.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The recent excitement made such an impression on their minds that they could not for a long time stop thinking about the visit of the mob.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Buster had carried out his words, and managed to gather enough shavings to make a soft bed on the floor, using his blanket to cover the same.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Buster had carried out his words, and managed to gather enough shavings to make a soft bed on the floor, using his blanket to cover the same.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Josh imitated his example, but the others were satisfied to occupy their old places in the boat.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
BusternounUS /ˈbʌstər/
an informal form of address for a man
From this reading Buster had carried out his words, and managed to gather enough shavings to make a soft bed on the floor, using his blanket to cover the same.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Josh imitated his example, but the others were satisfied to occupy their old places in the boat.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Buster had carried out his words, and managed to gather enough shavings to make a soft bed on the floor, using his blanket to cover the same.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The recent excitement made such an impression on their minds that they could not for a long time stop thinking about the visit of the mob.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Buster had carried out his words, and managed to gather enough shavings to make a soft bed on the floor, using his blanket to cover the same.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Buster had carried out his words, and managed to gather enough shavings to make a soft bed on the floor, using his blanket to cover the same.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Josh imitated his example, but the others were satisfied to occupy their old places in the boat.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The recent excitement made such an impression on their minds that they could not for a long time stop thinking about the visit of the mob.
start firing a weapon
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Buster had carried out his words, and managed to gather enough shavings to make a soft bed on the floor, using his blanket to cover the same.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
assemble or get together
From this reading Buster had carried out his words, and managed to gather enough shavings to make a soft bed on the floor, using his blanket to cover the same.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading None of them slept soundly, and for good reasons.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Buster had carried out his words, and managed to gather enough shavings to make a soft bed on the floor, using his blanket to cover the same.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Buster had carried out his words, and managed to gather enough shavings to make a soft bed on the floor, using his blanket to cover the same.
imitatedverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪd/
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading Josh imitated his example, but the others were satisfied to occupy their old places in the boat.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The recent excitement made such an impression on their minds that they could not for a long time stop thinking about the visit of the mob.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Josh imitated his example, but the others were satisfied to occupy their old places in the boat.
JoshverbUS /dʒɑːʃ/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading Josh imitated his example, but the others were satisfied to occupy their old places in the boat.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
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 The recent excitement made such an impression on their minds that they could not for a long time stop thinking about the visit of the mob.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
engage in
From this reading Buster had carried out his words, and managed to gather enough shavings to make a soft bed on the floor, using his blanket to cover the same.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Buster had carried out his words, and managed to gather enough shavings to make a soft bed on the floor, using his blanket to cover the same.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The recent excitement made such an impression on their minds that they could not for a long time stop thinking about the visit of the mob.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading The recent excitement made such an impression on their minds that they could not for a long time stop thinking about the visit of the mob.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of them slept soundly, and for good reasons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The recent excitement made such an impression on their minds that they could not for a long time stop thinking about the visit of the mob.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Josh imitated his example, but the others were satisfied to occupy their old places in the boat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading None of them slept soundly, and for good reasons.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Josh imitated his example, but the others were satisfied to occupy their old places in the boat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
others
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From this reading Josh imitated his example, but the others were satisfied to occupy their old places in the boat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Buster had carried out his words, and managed to gather enough shavings to make a soft bed on the floor, using his blanket to cover the same.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Josh imitated his example, but the others were satisfied to occupy their old places in the boat.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading None of them slept soundly, and for good reasons.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The recent excitement made such an impression on their minds that they could not for a long time stop thinking about the visit of the mob.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Buster had carried out his words, and managed to gather enough shavings to make a soft bed on the floor, using his blanket to cover the same.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Josh imitated his example, but the others were satisfied to occupy their old places in the boat.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
shavingsnounUS /ˈʃeɪvɪŋz/
plural of “shaving” — the act of removing hair with a razor
From this reading Buster had carried out his words, and managed to gather enough shavings to make a soft bed on the floor, using his blanket to cover the same.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading None of them slept soundly, and for good reasons.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Buster had carried out his words, and managed to gather enough shavings to make a soft bed on the floor, using his blanket to cover the same.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading None of them slept soundly, and for good reasons.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading The recent excitement made such an impression on their minds that they could not for a long time stop thinking about the visit of the mob.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The recent excitement made such an impression on their minds that they could not for a long time stop thinking about the visit of the mob.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The recent excitement made such an impression on their minds that they could not for a long time stop thinking about the visit of the mob.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Josh imitated his example, but the others were satisfied to occupy their old places in the boat.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading None of them slept soundly, and for good reasons.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The recent excitement made such an impression on their minds that they could not for a long time stop thinking about the visit of the mob.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The recent excitement made such an impression on their minds that they could not for a long time stop thinking about the visit of the mob.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The recent excitement made such an impression on their minds that they could not for a long time stop thinking about the visit of the mob.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER FIRE ON THE RIVER Later on the four boys made themselves as comfortable as the conditions allowed, and tried to settle down for the night.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Buster had carried out his words, and managed to gather enough shavings to make a soft bed on the floor, using his blanket to cover the same.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The recent excitement made such an impression on their minds that they could not for a long time stop thinking about the visit of the mob.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Josh imitated his example, but the others were satisfied to occupy their old places in the boat.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Buster had carried out his words, and managed to gather enough shavings to make a soft bed on the floor, using his blanket to cover the same.
