used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Hi there, sleepy head," he called to his chum, who was still drawing long breath through a wide-open mouth.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Hold your peace," growled Henri, turning for another snooze.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
aviationnounUS /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "Hi there, sleepy head," he called to his chum, who was still drawing long breath through a wide-open mouth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Hi there, sleepy head," he called to his chum, who was still drawing long breath through a wide-open mouth.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Hi there, sleepy head," he called to his chum, who was still drawing long breath through a wide-open mouth.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
desisted
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From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "Hi there, sleepy head," he called to his chum, who was still drawing long breath through a wide-open mouth.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
exactingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HUNTING FOR TROUBLE.
frolicsomeadjective
given to merry frolicking
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading "Hold your peace," growled Henri, turning for another snooze.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hi there, sleepy head," he called to his chum, who was still drawing long breath through a wide-open mouth.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Hi there, sleepy head," he called to his chum, who was still drawing long breath through a wide-open mouth.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
Henri
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From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
HinounUS /haɪ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hi there, sleepy head," he called to his chum, who was still drawing long breath through a wide-open mouth.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold your peace," growled Henri, turning for another snooze.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading HUNTING FOR TROUBLE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
lazybonesnoun
a lazy person
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
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 "Hi there, sleepy head," he called to his chum, who was still drawing long breath through a wide-open mouth.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "Hi there, sleepy head," he called to his chum, who was still drawing long breath through a wide-open mouth.
not any; not one
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "Hold your peace," growled Henri, turning for another snooze.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
riotousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪətəs/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading "Hi there, sleepy head," he called to his chum, who was still drawing long breath through a wide-open mouth.
snoozenounUS /snuːz/
sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
From this reading "Hold your peace," growled Henri, turning for another snooze.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Hi there, sleepy head," he called to his chum, who was still drawing long breath through a wide-open mouth.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Hi there, sleepy head," he called to his chum, who was still drawing long breath through a wide-open mouth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Hi there, sleepy head," he called to his chum, who was still drawing long breath through a wide-open mouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Hi there, sleepy head," he called to his chum, who was still drawing long breath through a wide-open mouth.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
a source of difficulty
From this reading HUNTING FOR TROUBLE.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "Hold your peace," growled Henri, turning for another snooze.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
under normal conditions
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
at the time that
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
which person or people
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
wide-openadjective
open wide
From this reading "Hi there, sleepy head," he called to his chum, who was still drawing long breath through a wide-open mouth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sun was ten o'clock high when Billy hoisted himself with his elbows and realized that Henri and himself had been singularly favored by the usually exacting aviation chief, who tolerated no lazybones around quarters.
wrestlingnounUS /ˈreslɪŋ/
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
From this reading But Billy, now wide awake, and in frolicsome mood, had his comrade out of bed by the heels, and it was not until they had knocked over about everything in the room that they desisted from their riotous wrestling.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hold your peace," growled Henri, turning for another snooze.
