used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gathered in a long, low-ceilinged room Bumpus found the other monks assembled.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was simple enough, but, to a hungry boy, quite appetizing; and Bumpus showed no hesitation about “pitching in.”
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Meanwhile, as the other Brothers were fairly consumed with curiosity concerning the appearance of a strange lad in their midst, the tall monk commenced to repeat the story told by Bumpus.
appetizingadjectiveUS /ˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋ/
appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma
From this reading It was simple enough, but, to a hungry boy, quite appetizing; and Bumpus showed no hesitation about “pitching in.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Gathered in a long, low-ceilinged room Bumpus found the other monks assembled.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading There was bread in plenty, besides, and his friend who could speak English bade him take a vacant seat, where he could partake of the humble fare to his heart’s content.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading There was bread in plenty, besides, and his friend who could speak English bade him take a vacant seat, where he could partake of the humble fare to his heart’s content.
bowlsnounUS /boʊlz/
a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
a youthful male person
From this reading It was simple enough, but, to a hungry boy, quite appetizing; and Bumpus showed no hesitation about “pitching in.”
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading There was bread in plenty, besides, and his friend who could speak English bade him take a vacant seat, where he could partake of the humble fare to his heart’s content.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Meanwhile, as the other Brothers were fairly consumed with curiosity concerning the appearance of a strange lad in their midst, the tall monk commenced to repeat the story told by Bumpus.
Bumpus
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From this reading Gathered in a long, low-ceilinged room Bumpus found the other monks assembled.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was simple enough, but, to a hungry boy, quite appetizing; and Bumpus showed no hesitation about “pitching in.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Meanwhile, as the other Brothers were fairly consumed with curiosity concerning the appearance of a strange lad in their midst, the tall monk commenced to repeat the story told by Bumpus.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Meanwhile, as the other Brothers were fairly consumed with curiosity concerning the appearance of a strange lad in their midst, the tall monk commenced to repeat the story told by Bumpus.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Meanwhile, as the other Brothers were fairly consumed with curiosity concerning the appearance of a strange lad in their midst, the tall monk commenced to repeat the story told by Bumpus.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading Meanwhile, as the other Brothers were fairly consumed with curiosity concerning the appearance of a strange lad in their midst, the tall monk commenced to repeat the story told by Bumpus.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading There was bread in plenty, besides, and his friend who could speak English bade him take a vacant seat, where he could partake of the humble fare to his heart’s content.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was bread in plenty, besides, and his friend who could speak English bade him take a vacant seat, where he could partake of the humble fare to his heart’s content.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Meanwhile, as the other Brothers were fairly consumed with curiosity concerning the appearance of a strange lad in their midst, the tall monk commenced to repeat the story told by Bumpus.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading There was bread in plenty, besides, and his friend who could speak English bade him take a vacant seat, where he could partake of the humble fare to his heart’s content.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was simple enough, but, to a hungry boy, quite appetizing; and Bumpus showed no hesitation about “pitching in.”
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Meanwhile, as the other Brothers were fairly consumed with curiosity concerning the appearance of a strange lad in their midst, the tall monk commenced to repeat the story told by Bumpus.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading There was bread in plenty, besides, and his friend who could speak English bade him take a vacant seat, where he could partake of the humble fare to his heart’s content.
set up or found
From this reading Gathered in a long, low-ceilinged room Bumpus found the other monks assembled.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There was bread in plenty, besides, and his friend who could speak English bade him take a vacant seat, where he could partake of the humble fare to his heart’s content.
garnishings
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From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
brought together in one place
From this reading Gathered in a long, low-ceilinged room Bumpus found the other monks assembled.
gruelnounUS /ˈɡruːɪl/
a thin porridge (usually oatmeal or cornmeal)
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading There was bread in plenty, besides, and his friend who could speak English bade him take a vacant seat, where he could partake of the humble fare to his heart’s content.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading It was simple enough, but, to a hungry boy, quite appetizing; and Bumpus showed no hesitation about “pitching in.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was bread in plenty, besides, and his friend who could speak English bade him take a vacant seat, where he could partake of the humble fare to his heart’s content.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading There was bread in plenty, besides, and his friend who could speak English bade him take a vacant seat, where he could partake of the humble fare to his heart’s content.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading It was simple enough, but, to a hungry boy, quite appetizing; and Bumpus showed no hesitation about “pitching in.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gathered in a long, low-ceilinged room Bumpus found the other monks assembled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was simple enough, but, to a hungry boy, quite appetizing; and Bumpus showed no hesitation about “pitching in.”
a boy or man
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Gathered in a long, low-ceilinged room Bumpus found the other monks assembled.
low-ceilingedadjective
having a lower than normal ceiling
From this reading Gathered in a long, low-ceilinged room Bumpus found the other monks assembled.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, as the other Brothers were fairly consumed with curiosity concerning the appearance of a strange lad in their midst, the tall monk commenced to repeat the story told by Bumpus.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Meanwhile, as the other Brothers were fairly consumed with curiosity concerning the appearance of a strange lad in their midst, the tall monk commenced to repeat the story told by Bumpus.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading Meanwhile, as the other Brothers were fairly consumed with curiosity concerning the appearance of a strange lad in their midst, the tall monk commenced to repeat the story told by Bumpus.
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading Gathered in a long, low-ceilinged room Bumpus found the other monks assembled.
not any; not one
From this reading It was simple enough, but, to a hungry boy, quite appetizing; and Bumpus showed no hesitation about “pitching in.”
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Gathered in a long, low-ceilinged room Bumpus found the other monks assembled.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading There was bread in plenty, besides, and his friend who could speak English bade him take a vacant seat, where he could partake of the humble fare to his heart’s content.
pitchingnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading It was simple enough, but, to a hungry boy, quite appetizing; and Bumpus showed no hesitation about “pitching in.”
a full supply
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was simple enough, but, to a hungry boy, quite appetizing; and Bumpus showed no hesitation about “pitching in.”
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Meanwhile, as the other Brothers were fairly consumed with curiosity concerning the appearance of a strange lad in their midst, the tall monk commenced to repeat the story told by Bumpus.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Gathered in a long, low-ceilinged room Bumpus found the other monks assembled.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading There was bread in plenty, besides, and his friend who could speak English bade him take a vacant seat, where he could partake of the humble fare to his heart’s content.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was simple enough, but, to a hungry boy, quite appetizing; and Bumpus showed no hesitation about “pitching in.”
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It was simple enough, but, to a hungry boy, quite appetizing; and Bumpus showed no hesitation about “pitching in.”
express in speech
From this reading There was bread in plenty, besides, and his friend who could speak English bade him take a vacant seat, where he could partake of the humble fare to his heart’s content.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Meanwhile, as the other Brothers were fairly consumed with curiosity concerning the appearance of a strange lad in their midst, the tall monk commenced to repeat the story told by Bumpus.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Meanwhile, as the other Brothers were fairly consumed with curiosity concerning the appearance of a strange lad in their midst, the tall monk commenced to repeat the story told by Bumpus.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
carry out
From this reading There was bread in plenty, besides, and his friend who could speak English bade him take a vacant seat, where he could partake of the humble fare to his heart’s content.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Meanwhile, as the other Brothers were fairly consumed with curiosity concerning the appearance of a strange lad in their midst, the tall monk commenced to repeat the story told by Bumpus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gathered in a long, low-ceilinged room Bumpus found the other monks assembled.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, as the other Brothers were fairly consumed with curiosity concerning the appearance of a strange lad in their midst, the tall monk commenced to repeat the story told by Bumpus.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was bread in plenty, besides, and his friend who could speak English bade him take a vacant seat, where he could partake of the humble fare to his heart’s content.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Meanwhile, as the other Brothers were fairly consumed with curiosity concerning the appearance of a strange lad in their midst, the tall monk commenced to repeat the story told by Bumpus.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading There was bread in plenty, besides, and his friend who could speak English bade him take a vacant seat, where he could partake of the humble fare to his heart’s content.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
well-orderedadjective
ordered well
From this reading Upon a long deal table, destitute of cloth and other garnishings such as he was accustomed to seeing in his own well-ordered home of plenty, the American lad discovered a number of bowls of steaming gruel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Meanwhile, as the other Brothers were fairly consumed with curiosity concerning the appearance of a strange lad in their midst, the tall monk commenced to repeat the story told by Bumpus.
in or at the place that
From this reading There was bread in plenty, besides, and his friend who could speak English bade him take a vacant seat, where he could partake of the humble fare to his heart’s content.
which person or people
From this reading There was bread in plenty, besides, and his friend who could speak English bade him take a vacant seat, where he could partake of the humble fare to his heart’s content.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meanwhile, as the other Brothers were fairly consumed with curiosity concerning the appearance of a strange lad in their midst, the tall monk commenced to repeat the story told by Bumpus.
