used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHARLEY GETS A TELEGRAM.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as it was finished, they saddled up their ponies, and, with a parting look at the beautiful lake, headed back for camp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As soon as it was finished, they saddled up their ponies, and, with a parting look at the beautiful lake, headed back for camp.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading THE tired-out boys slept soundly until awakened by the rays of the morning sun.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As soon as it was finished, they saddled up their ponies, and, with a parting look at the beautiful lake, headed back for camp.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading As soon as it was finished, they saddled up their ponies, and, with a parting look at the beautiful lake, headed back for camp.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE tired-out boys slept soundly until awakened by the rays of the morning sun.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE tired-out boys slept soundly until awakened by the rays of the morning sun.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading As soon as it was finished, they saddled up their ponies, and, with a parting look at the beautiful lake, headed back for camp.
campfirenounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/
a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
CHARLEY
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From this reading CHARLEY GETS A TELEGRAM.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
drizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/
(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
embersnounUS /ˈembərz/
plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading As soon as it was finished, they saddled up their ponies, and, with a parting look at the beautiful lake, headed back for camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as it was finished, they saddled up their ponies, and, with a parting look at the beautiful lake, headed back for camp.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading CHARLEY GETS A TELEGRAM.
destroyed or killed
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading As soon as it was finished, they saddled up their ponies, and, with a parting look at the beautiful lake, headed back for camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As soon as it was finished, they saddled up their ponies, and, with a parting look at the beautiful lake, headed back for camp.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As soon as it was finished, they saddled up their ponies, and, with a parting look at the beautiful lake, headed back for camp.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE tired-out boys slept soundly until awakened by the rays of the morning sun.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE tired-out boys slept soundly until awakened by the rays of the morning sun.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
the act of departing politely
From this reading As soon as it was finished, they saddled up their ponies, and, with a parting look at the beautiful lake, headed back for camp.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading As soon as it was finished, they saddled up their ponies, and, with a parting look at the beautiful lake, headed back for camp.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading THE tired-out boys slept soundly until awakened by the rays of the morning sun.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading As soon as it was finished, they saddled up their ponies, and, with a parting look at the beautiful lake, headed back for camp.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading THE tired-out boys slept soundly until awakened by the rays of the morning sun.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as it was finished, they saddled up their ponies, and, with a parting look at the beautiful lake, headed back for camp.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading THE tired-out boys slept soundly until awakened by the rays of the morning sun.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE tired-out boys slept soundly until awakened by the rays of the morning sun.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
TELEGRAMnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading CHARLEY GETS A TELEGRAM.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE tired-out boys slept soundly until awakened by the rays of the morning sun.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
tired-out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE tired-out boys slept soundly until awakened by the rays of the morning sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had not gone far before the sky became overcast, and soon there began to fall a fine, drizzling rain, that soaked their thin clothing and chilled their bodies.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE tired-out boys slept soundly until awakened by the rays of the morning sun.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as it was finished, they saddled up their ponies, and, with a parting look at the beautiful lake, headed back for camp.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Rising, they enjoyed a good swim in the cool waters of the lake, and then, stirring up the dying embers of the campfire, they warmed up and ate what remained of their feast of the night before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As soon as it was finished, they saddled up their ponies, and, with a parting look at the beautiful lake, headed back for camp.
