Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

(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 He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It had been almost dark when the party arrived at the broad, low house in which Cowboy Jack and his household lived.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It had been almost dark when the party arrived at the broad, low house in which Cowboy Jack and his household lived.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Mun Bun fell sound asleep over his supper, and Margy had to "prop her eyes open," as daddy declared, before the meal was done.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Mun Bun fell sound asleep over his supper, and Margy had to "prop her eyes open," as daddy declared, before the meal was done.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It had been almost dark when the party arrived at the broad, low house in which Cowboy Jack and his household lived.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mun Bun fell sound asleep over his supper, and Margy had to "prop her eyes open," as daddy declared, before the meal was done.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It had been almost dark when the party arrived at the broad, low house in which Cowboy Jack and his household lived.

small rounded bread either plain or sweet

From this reading Mun Bun fell sound asleep over his supper, and Margy had to "prop her eyes open," as daddy declared, before the meal was done.

a hazard on a golf course

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

plural of “bunker” — a hazard on a golf course

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading If the surprise was outside the house the children would have been unable to see it.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading It had been almost dark when the party arrived at the broad, low house in which Cowboy Jack and his household lived.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading Mun Bun fell sound asleep over his supper, and Margy had to "prop her eyes open," as daddy declared, before the meal was done.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It had been almost dark when the party arrived at the broad, low house in which Cowboy Jack and his household lived.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Mun Bun fell sound asleep over his supper, and Margy had to "prop her eyes open," as daddy declared, before the meal was done.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Mun Bun fell sound asleep over his supper, and Margy had to "prop her eyes open," as daddy declared, before the meal was done.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Mun Bun fell sound asleep over his supper, and Margy had to "prop her eyes open," as daddy declared, before the meal was done.

a social unit living together

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Mun Bun fell sound asleep over his supper, and Margy had to "prop her eyes open," as daddy declared, before the meal was done.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mun Bun fell sound asleep over his supper, and Margy had to "prop her eyes open," as daddy declared, before the meal was done.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

a social unit living together

From this reading It had been almost dark when the party arrived at the broad, low house in which Cowboy Jack and his household lived.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the surprise was outside the house the children would have been unable to see it.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

a small worthless amount

From this reading It had been almost dark when the party arrived at the broad, low house in which Cowboy Jack and his household lived.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It had been almost dark when the party arrived at the broad, low house in which Cowboy Jack and his household lived.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It had been almost dark when the party arrived at the broad, low house in which Cowboy Jack and his household lived.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

engage in

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

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From this reading Mun Bun fell sound asleep over his supper, and Margy had to "prop her eyes open," as daddy declared, before the meal was done.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Mun Bun fell sound asleep over his supper, and Margy had to "prop her eyes open," as daddy declared, before the meal was done.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

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From this reading Mun Bun fell sound asleep over his supper, and Margy had to "prop her eyes open," as daddy declared, before the meal was done.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Mun Bun fell sound asleep over his supper, and Margy had to "prop her eyes open," as daddy declared, before the meal was done.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading If the surprise was outside the house the children would have been unable to see it.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mun Bun fell sound asleep over his supper, and Margy had to "prop her eyes open," as daddy declared, before the meal was done.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It had been almost dark when the party arrived at the broad, low house in which Cowboy Jack and his household lived.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling

From this reading Mun Bun fell sound asleep over his supper, and Margy had to "prop her eyes open," as daddy declared, before the meal was done.

search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

express in words

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading If the surprise was outside the house the children would have been unable to see it.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Mun Bun fell sound asleep over his supper, and Margy had to "prop her eyes open," as daddy declared, before the meal was done.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AN INDIAN RAID It did seem, however, that the ranchman must have forgotten the surprise he had in store for the six little Bunkers.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading If the surprise was outside the house the children would have been unable to see it.

the act of using

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

plural of “waffle” — pancake batter baked in a waffle iron

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

at the time that

From this reading It had been almost dark when the party arrived at the broad, low house in which Cowboy Jack and his household lived.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It had been almost dark when the party arrived at the broad, low house in which Cowboy Jack and his household lived.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading He was so busy getting his Mexican cook to make waffles for supper and seeing that the rooms had all been made ready by his Mexican house boys for the use of the Bunker family and doing a dozen other pleasant things for the comfort of his guests that he did not say a word about the surprise.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If the surprise was outside the house the children would have been unable to see it.