used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
auntienounUS /ˈænti/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
Bab
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
biscuitsnounUS /ˈbɪskəts/
plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But poor Miss Sallie only smiled in reply.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading She was too weary and exhausted to trust the sound of her own voice, now that danger was over and they had found protectors.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
emergenciesnounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsiz/
plural of “emergency” — a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading She was too weary and exhausted to trust the sound of her own voice, now that danger was over and they had found protectors.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
set up or found
From this reading She was too weary and exhausted to trust the sound of her own voice, now that danger was over and they had found protectors.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
and nothing more
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But poor Miss Sallie only smiled in reply.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was too weary and exhausted to trust the sound of her own voice, now that danger was over and they had found protectors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was too weary and exhausted to trust the sound of her own voice, now that danger was over and they had found protectors.
and nothing more
From this reading But poor Miss Sallie only smiled in reply.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was too weary and exhausted to trust the sound of her own voice, now that danger was over and they had found protectors.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was too weary and exhausted to trust the sound of her own voice, now that danger was over and they had found protectors.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But poor Miss Sallie only smiled in reply.
protectorsnounUS /prəˈtektərz/
plural of “protector” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading She was too weary and exhausted to trust the sound of her own voice, now that danger was over and they had found protectors.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading But poor Miss Sallie only smiled in reply.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
Sallie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was too weary and exhausted to trust the sound of her own voice, now that danger was over and they had found protectors.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
the state of being asleep
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But poor Miss Sallie only smiled in reply.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading She was too weary and exhausted to trust the sound of her own voice, now that danger was over and they had found protectors.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
SwissnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was too weary and exhausted to trust the sound of her own voice, now that danger was over and they had found protectors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was too weary and exhausted to trust the sound of her own voice, now that danger was over and they had found protectors.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was too weary and exhausted to trust the sound of her own voice, now that danger was over and they had found protectors.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was too weary and exhausted to trust the sound of her own voice, now that danger was over and they had found protectors.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading She was too weary and exhausted to trust the sound of her own voice, now that danger was over and they had found protectors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She was too weary and exhausted to trust the sound of her own voice, now that danger was over and they had found protectors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was too weary and exhausted to trust the sound of her own voice, now that danger was over and they had found protectors.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I think we shall be comfortable enough, Aunt Sallie,” said her niece, after their belongings had been deposited in the tent.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading She was too weary and exhausted to trust the sound of her own voice, now that danger was over and they had found protectors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Grace and Ruth arranged three beds inside the tent (Ruth and Bab having joyfully elected to sleep just outside) the two sisters made tea and opened up boxes of tea biscuits and Swiss chocolate which were always kept in the provision basket for emergencies.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “We will fix you a nice bed, auntie, dearest, with steamer rugs and your rubber air cushion, and for the first time in your life you will be almost sleeping under the stars.”
