used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What an uproarious welcome awaited them!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Why, even the astonished mules looked up and "hee-hawed to beat the band," as Giraffe declared.
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Why, even the astonished mules looked up and "hee-hawed to beat the band," as Giraffe declared.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading What an uproarious welcome awaited them!
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Why, even the astonished mules looked up and "hee-hawed to beat the band," as Giraffe declared.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Why, even the astonished mules looked up and "hee-hawed to beat the band," as Giraffe declared.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
browsingnounUS /ˈbraʊzɪŋ/
reading superficially or at random
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading It was just high noon on that day when Thad led his little victorious squad out of the brush, and in sight of the camp.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It was just high noon on that day when Thad led his little victorious squad out of the brush, and in sight of the camp.
camp-fire
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From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was just high noon on that day when Thad led his little victorious squad out of the brush, and in sight of the camp.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Why, even the astonished mules looked up and "hee-hawed to beat the band," as Giraffe declared.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
divisible by two
From this reading Why, even the astonished mules looked up and "hee-hawed to beat the band," as Giraffe declared.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
GiraffenounUS /dʒərˈæf/
tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
From this reading Why, even the astonished mules looked up and "hee-hawed to beat the band," as Giraffe declared.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
highest in quality
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
hearted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
hee-hawed
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From this reading Why, even the astonished mules looked up and "hee-hawed to beat the band," as Giraffe declared.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was just high noon on that day when Thad led his little victorious squad out of the brush, and in sight of the camp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was just high noon on that day when Thad led his little victorious squad out of the brush, and in sight of the camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was just high noon on that day when Thad led his little victorious squad out of the brush, and in sight of the camp.
and nothing more
From this reading It was just high noon on that day when Thad led his little victorious squad out of the brush, and in sight of the camp.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It was just high noon on that day when Thad led his little victorious squad out of the brush, and in sight of the camp.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was just high noon on that day when Thad led his little victorious squad out of the brush, and in sight of the camp.
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 The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Why, even the astonished mules looked up and "hee-hawed to beat the band," as Giraffe declared.
engage in
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
the middle of the day
From this reading It was just high noon on that day when Thad led his little victorious squad out of the brush, and in sight of the camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was just high noon on that day when Thad led his little victorious squad out of the brush, and in sight of the camp.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was just high noon on that day when Thad led his little victorious squad out of the brush, and in sight of the camp.
arrange in a container
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading It was just high noon on that day when Thad led his little victorious squad out of the brush, and in sight of the camp.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
carry out
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
Thad
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From this reading It was just high noon on that day when Thad led his little victorious squad out of the brush, and in sight of the camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was just high noon on that day when Thad led his little victorious squad out of the brush, and in sight of the camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading What an uproarious welcome awaited them!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
hard to endure
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Why, even the astonished mules looked up and "hee-hawed to beat the band," as Giraffe declared.
uproariousadjective
uncontrollably noisy
From this reading What an uproarious welcome awaited them!
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading It was just high noon on that day when Thad led his little victorious squad out of the brush, and in sight of the camp.
viedverbUS /vaɪd/
past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
accept gladly
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What an uproarious welcome awaited them!
at the time that
From this reading It was just high noon on that day when Thad led his little victorious squad out of the brush, and in sight of the camp.
which person or people
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, even the astonished mules looked up and "hee-hawed to beat the band," as Giraffe declared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Welcome indeed, was the sight of the two familiar tents, with a cheery camp-fire blazing in front; Mike and Molly, the two pack mules, browsing near by, and the three boys who had been left in charge caught in the act of cooking dinner.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The three boys, who had begun to grow heavy hearted with suspense from long waiting and watching, vied with each other in trying to see who could make the most noise, and give the greatest assortment of yells intended to take the place of a welcome.
