used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He might have attached himself to any of the three patrols and had a day's pleasure, but his pride had stood in the way.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had always been something of a free lance in the troop and been regarded as a troop institution.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But there had always been his official place among the Ravens waiting for him whenever it suited his wanton fancy to return like a prodigal to the fold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He might have attached himself to any of the three patrols and had a day's pleasure, but his pride had stood in the way.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He might have attached himself to any of the three patrols and had a day's pleasure, but his pride had stood in the way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had always been something of a free lance in the troop and been regarded as a troop institution.
being joined in close association
From this reading He might have attached himself to any of the three patrols and had a day's pleasure, but his pride had stood in the way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had always been something of a free lance in the troop and been regarded as a troop institution.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He might have attached himself to any of the three patrols and had a day's pleasure, but his pride had stood in the way.
CASTLESnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
Crusoe
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From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He might have attached himself to any of the three patrols and had a day's pleasure, but his pride had stood in the way.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Now, in the pleasant springtime with the troop divided for the summer rivalries, he found himself quite isolated.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading But there had always been his official place among the Ravens waiting for him whenever it suited his wanton fancy to return like a prodigal to the fold.
foldnounUS /foʊld/
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading But there had always been his official place among the Ravens waiting for him whenever it suited his wanton fancy to return like a prodigal to the fold.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But there had always been his official place among the Ravens waiting for him whenever it suited his wanton fancy to return like a prodigal to the fold.
set up or found
From this reading Now, in the pleasant springtime with the troop divided for the summer rivalries, he found himself quite isolated.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He had always been something of a free lance in the troop and been regarded as a troop institution.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He might have attached himself to any of the three patrols and had a day's pleasure, but his pride had stood in the way.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He might have attached himself to any of the three patrols and had a day's pleasure, but his pride had stood in the way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He might have attached himself to any of the three patrols and had a day's pleasure, but his pride had stood in the way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But there had always been his official place among the Ravens waiting for him whenever it suited his wanton fancy to return like a prodigal to the fold.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He might have attached himself to any of the three patrols and had a day's pleasure, but his pride had stood in the way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading He had always been something of a free lance in the troop and been regarded as a troop institution.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading Now, in the pleasant springtime with the troop divided for the summer rivalries, he found himself quite isolated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But there had always been his official place among the Ravens waiting for him whenever it suited his wanton fancy to return like a prodigal to the fold.
lancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading He had always been something of a free lance in the troop and been regarded as a troop institution.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But there had always been his official place among the Ravens waiting for him whenever it suited his wanton fancy to return like a prodigal to the fold.
lonesomenessnoun
a disposition toward being alone
From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might have attached himself to any of the three patrols and had a day's pleasure, but his pride had stood in the way.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, in the pleasant springtime with the troop divided for the summer rivalries, he found himself quite isolated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading But there had always been his official place among the Ravens waiting for him whenever it suited his wanton fancy to return like a prodigal to the fold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
patrolsnounUS /pəˈtroʊlz/
plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading He might have attached himself to any of the three patrols and had a day's pleasure, but his pride had stood in the way.
Pee-wee
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From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But there had always been his official place among the Ravens waiting for him whenever it suited his wanton fancy to return like a prodigal to the fold.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Now, in the pleasant springtime with the troop divided for the summer rivalries, he found himself quite isolated.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He might have attached himself to any of the three patrols and had a day's pleasure, but his pride had stood in the way.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He might have attached himself to any of the three patrols and had a day's pleasure, but his pride had stood in the way.
prodigalnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading But there had always been his official place among the Ravens waiting for him whenever it suited his wanton fancy to return like a prodigal to the fold.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Now, in the pleasant springtime with the troop divided for the summer rivalries, he found himself quite isolated.
RavensnounUS /ˈreɪvənz/
plural of “raven” — large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail
From this reading But there had always been his official place among the Ravens waiting for him whenever it suited his wanton fancy to return like a prodigal to the fold.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He had always been something of a free lance in the troop and been regarded as a troop institution.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But there had always been his official place among the Ravens waiting for him whenever it suited his wanton fancy to return like a prodigal to the fold.
rivalriesnounUS /ˈraɪvəlriz/
plural of “rivalry” — the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading Now, in the pleasant springtime with the troop divided for the summer rivalries, he found himself quite isolated.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had always been something of a free lance in the troop and been regarded as a troop institution.
springtimenounUS /ˈsprɪŋtaɪm/
the season of growth
From this reading Now, in the pleasant springtime with the troop divided for the summer rivalries, he found himself quite isolated.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He might have attached himself to any of the three patrols and had a day's pleasure, but his pride had stood in the way.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading But there had always been his official place among the Ravens waiting for him whenever it suited his wanton fancy to return like a prodigal to the fold.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Now, in the pleasant springtime with the troop divided for the summer rivalries, he found himself quite isolated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there had always been his official place among the Ravens waiting for him whenever it suited his wanton fancy to return like a prodigal to the fold.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He might have attached himself to any of the three patrols and had a day's pleasure, but his pride had stood in the way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading He had always been something of a free lance in the troop and been regarded as a troop institution.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading But there had always been his official place among the Ravens waiting for him whenever it suited his wanton fancy to return like a prodigal to the fold.
wantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading But there had always been his official place among the Ravens waiting for him whenever it suited his wanton fancy to return like a prodigal to the fold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CASTLES IN THE AIR The lonesomeness of Robinson Crusoe on his desert island was nothing compared to the lonesomeness of Pee-wee on that Saturday morning.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He might have attached himself to any of the three patrols and had a day's pleasure, but his pride had stood in the way.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading But there had always been his official place among the Ravens waiting for him whenever it suited his wanton fancy to return like a prodigal to the fold.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, in the pleasant springtime with the troop divided for the summer rivalries, he found himself quite isolated.
