used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIRST GOOD LUCK One side of the cabin had a couple of rude but serviceable bunks built in the wall.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
(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 They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here the boys arranged their blankets; and thus prepared to put in their first night in camp with a roof over their heads.
any thing at all
From this reading In fact, neither of them heard anything from the time they lay down until dawn came, and with it a desire for breakfast.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Here the boys arranged their blankets; and thus prepared to put in their first night in camp with a roof over their heads.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Here the boys arranged their blankets; and thus prepared to put in their first night in camp with a roof over their heads.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Here the boys arranged their blankets; and thus prepared to put in their first night in camp with a roof over their heads.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading In fact, neither of them heard anything from the time they lay down until dawn came, and with it a desire for breakfast.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading THE FIRST GOOD LUCK One side of the cabin had a couple of rude but serviceable bunks built in the wall.
bunksnounUS /bʌŋks/
plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading THE FIRST GOOD LUCK One side of the cabin had a couple of rude but serviceable bunks built in the wall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE FIRST GOOD LUCK One side of the cabin had a couple of rude but serviceable bunks built in the wall.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE FIRST GOOD LUCK One side of the cabin had a couple of rude but serviceable bunks built in the wall.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In fact, neither of them heard anything from the time they lay down until dawn came, and with it a desire for breakfast.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Here the boys arranged their blankets; and thus prepared to put in their first night in camp with a roof over their heads.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading THE FIRST GOOD LUCK One side of the cabin had a couple of rude but serviceable bunks built in the wall.
the first light of day
From this reading In fact, neither of them heard anything from the time they lay down until dawn came, and with it a desire for breakfast.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading In fact, neither of them heard anything from the time they lay down until dawn came, and with it a desire for breakfast.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In fact, neither of them heard anything from the time they lay down until dawn came, and with it a desire for breakfast.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
communicated in words
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, neither of them heard anything from the time they lay down until dawn came, and with it a desire for breakfast.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST GOOD LUCK One side of the cabin had a couple of rude but serviceable bunks built in the wall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In fact, neither of them heard anything from the time they lay down until dawn came, and with it a desire for breakfast.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE FIRST GOOD LUCK One side of the cabin had a couple of rude but serviceable bunks built in the wall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FIRST GOOD LUCK One side of the cabin had a couple of rude but serviceable bunks built in the wall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Here the boys arranged their blankets; and thus prepared to put in their first night in camp with a roof over their heads.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In fact, neither of them heard anything from the time they lay down until dawn came, and with it a desire for breakfast.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the boys arranged their blankets; and thus prepared to put in their first night in camp with a roof over their heads.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST GOOD LUCK One side of the cabin had a couple of rude but serviceable bunks built in the wall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, neither of them heard anything from the time they lay down until dawn came, and with it a desire for breakfast.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In fact, neither of them heard anything from the time they lay down until dawn came, and with it a desire for breakfast.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE FIRST GOOD LUCK One side of the cabin had a couple of rude but serviceable bunks built in the wall.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading In fact, neither of them heard anything from the time they lay down until dawn came, and with it a desire for breakfast.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Here the boys arranged their blankets; and thus prepared to put in their first night in camp with a roof over their heads.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST GOOD LUCK One side of the cabin had a couple of rude but serviceable bunks built in the wall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE FIRST GOOD LUCK One side of the cabin had a couple of rude but serviceable bunks built in the wall.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
others
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From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Here the boys arranged their blankets; and thus prepared to put in their first night in camp with a roof over their heads.
a full supply
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Here the boys arranged their blankets; and thus prepared to put in their first night in camp with a roof over their heads.
established beyond doubt
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here the boys arranged their blankets; and thus prepared to put in their first night in camp with a roof over their heads.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Here the boys arranged their blankets; and thus prepared to put in their first night in camp with a roof over their heads.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading THE FIRST GOOD LUCK One side of the cabin had a couple of rude but serviceable bunks built in the wall.
cut with a saw
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
From this reading THE FIRST GOOD LUCK One side of the cabin had a couple of rude but serviceable bunks built in the wall.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE FIRST GOOD LUCK One side of the cabin had a couple of rude but serviceable bunks built in the wall.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST GOOD LUCK One side of the cabin had a couple of rude but serviceable bunks built in the wall.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here the boys arranged their blankets; and thus prepared to put in their first night in camp with a roof over their heads.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Here the boys arranged their blankets; and thus prepared to put in their first night in camp with a roof over their heads.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here the boys arranged their blankets; and thus prepared to put in their first night in camp with a roof over their heads.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In fact, neither of them heard anything from the time they lay down until dawn came, and with it a desire for breakfast.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE FIRST GOOD LUCK One side of the cabin had a couple of rude but serviceable bunks built in the wall.
at the time that
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
in or at the place that
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
which person or people
From this reading After all, the night proved to be a quiet one, in spite of Tom's expressed fear that the swinging body of the cat might attract others of its species, who, gathering around, might think to hold a regular "wake" over the remains.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here the boys arranged their blankets; and thus prepared to put in their first night in camp with a roof over their heads.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They already saw where they would have numerous things to do in order to feel comfortable when the snows of early winter struck them; but there would be plenty of time for all that, as the days glided on.
