used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The door was fastened again, and the boys climbed into their blankets, for the night air coming in had given them something of a chill.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
anew
From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Sure, we did," declared Ethan, "and he must have been some surprised bear when he felt your heft slam up against him.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The door was fastened again, and the boys climbed into their blankets, for the night air coming in had given them something of a chill.
(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 ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "No need of trying to go to sleep again," announced Phil; "because daylight'll be along in seven winks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Sure, we did," declared Ethan, "and he must have been some surprised bear when he felt your heft slam up against him.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "No need of trying to go to sleep again," announced Phil; "because daylight'll be along in seven winks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "No need of trying to go to sleep again," announced Phil; "because daylight'll be along in seven winks.
have
From this reading "Sure, we did," declared Ethan, "and he must have been some surprised bear when he felt your heft slam up against him.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
for the reason that
From this reading "No need of trying to go to sleep again," announced Phil; "because daylight'll be along in seven winks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Sure, we did," declared Ethan, "and he must have been some surprised bear when he felt your heft slam up against him.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
on the far side of; further than
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading The door was fastened again, and the boys climbed into their blankets, for the night air coming in had given them something of a chill.
BORDERnounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The door was fastened again, and the boys climbed into their blankets, for the night air coming in had given them something of a chill.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
a boy or man
From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The door was fastened again, and the boys climbed into their blankets, for the night air coming in had given them something of a chill.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading The door was fastened again, and the boys climbed into their blankets, for the night air coming in had given them something of a chill.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The door was fastened again, and the boys climbed into their blankets, for the night air coming in had given them something of a chill.
daylight'll
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From this reading "No need of trying to go to sleep again," announced Phil; "because daylight'll be along in seven winks.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Sure, we did," declared Ethan, "and he must have been some surprised bear when he felt your heft slam up against him.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door was fastened again, and the boys climbed into their blankets, for the night air coming in had given them something of a chill.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
Ethan
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From this reading "Sure, we did," declared Ethan, "and he must have been some surprised bear when he felt your heft slam up against him.
at any time
From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The door was fastened again, and the boys climbed into their blankets, for the night air coming in had given them something of a chill.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "Sure, we did," declared Ethan, "and he must have been some surprised bear when he felt your heft slam up against him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The door was fastened again, and the boys climbed into their blankets, for the night air coming in had given them something of a chill.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "No need of trying to go to sleep again," announced Phil; "because daylight'll be along in seven winks.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Sure, we did," declared Ethan, "and he must have been some surprised bear when he felt your heft slam up against him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
he'll
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From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
heftverbUS /heft/
lift or elevate
From this reading "Sure, we did," declared Ethan, "and he must have been some surprised bear when he felt your heft slam up against him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The door was fastened again, and the boys climbed into their blankets, for the night air coming in had given them something of a chill.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The door was fastened again, and the boys climbed into their blankets, for the night air coming in had given them something of a chill.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
Lub
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From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
come together
From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Sure, we did," declared Ethan, "and he must have been some surprised bear when he felt your heft slam up against him.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "No need of trying to go to sleep again," announced Phil; "because daylight'll be along in seven winks.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The door was fastened again, and the boys climbed into their blankets, for the night air coming in had given them something of a chill.
not any; not one
From this reading "No need of trying to go to sleep again," announced Phil; "because daylight'll be along in seven winks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
Phil
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From this reading "No need of trying to go to sleep again," announced Phil; "because daylight'll be along in seven winks.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
express in words
From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading "No need of trying to go to sleep again," announced Phil; "because daylight'll be along in seven winks.
slamverbUS /slæm/
close violently
From this reading "Sure, we did," declared Ethan, "and he must have been some surprised bear when he felt your heft slam up against him.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "No need of trying to go to sleep again," announced Phil; "because daylight'll be along in seven winks.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Sure, we did," declared Ethan, "and he must have been some surprised bear when he felt your heft slam up against him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The door was fastened again, and the boys climbed into their blankets, for the night air coming in had given them something of a chill.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure, we did," declared Ethan, "and he must have been some surprised bear when he felt your heft slam up against him.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "Sure, we did," declared Ethan, "and he must have been some surprised bear when he felt your heft slam up against him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The door was fastened again, and the boys climbed into their blankets, for the night air coming in had given them something of a chill.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The door was fastened again, and the boys climbed into their blankets, for the night air coming in had given them something of a chill.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "No need of trying to go to sleep again," announced Phil; "because daylight'll be along in seven winks.
hard to endure
From this reading "No need of trying to go to sleep again," announced Phil; "because daylight'll be along in seven winks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Sure, we did," declared Ethan, "and he must have been some surprised bear when he felt your heft slam up against him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door was fastened again, and the boys climbed into their blankets, for the night air coming in had given them something of a chill.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Sure, we did," declared Ethan, "and he must have been some surprised bear when he felt your heft slam up against him.
at the time that
From this reading "Sure, we did," declared Ethan, "and he must have been some surprised bear when he felt your heft slam up against him.
which person or people
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
winksnounUS /wɪŋks/
plural of “wink” — a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "No need of trying to go to sleep again," announced Phil; "because daylight'll be along in seven winks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ON THE BORDER OF THE LAKE "Did you all see me kick him out?" proudly demanded Lub, who evidently believed that by this action he had established his reputation for bravery beyond all dispute.
You'd
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From this reading You'd better look out if ever you meet up with that chap again, Lub; they say bears have got wonderful memories, and he'll never forgive such an insult."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sure, we did," declared Ethan, "and he must have been some surprised bear when he felt your heft slam up against him.
