used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For two reasons Jerry and Hamp stayed but a short time at their temporary camp by the Mallowgash.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the first place, Hamp quickly recovered from the chilling effects of his bath, and refused to be considered an invalid any longer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For two reasons Jerry and Hamp stayed but a short time at their temporary camp by the Mallowgash.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the first place, Hamp quickly recovered from the chilling effects of his bath, and refused to be considered an invalid any longer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For two reasons Jerry and Hamp stayed but a short time at their temporary camp by the Mallowgash.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading In the first place, Hamp quickly recovered from the chilling effects of his bath, and refused to be considered an invalid any longer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the first place, Hamp quickly recovered from the chilling effects of his bath, and refused to be considered an invalid any longer.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In the second place, both lads felt a growing uneasiness concerning Brick.
BricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading In the second place, both lads felt a growing uneasiness concerning Brick.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For two reasons Jerry and Hamp stayed but a short time at their temporary camp by the Mallowgash.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For two reasons Jerry and Hamp stayed but a short time at their temporary camp by the Mallowgash.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading For two reasons Jerry and Hamp stayed but a short time at their temporary camp by the Mallowgash.
chillingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
provoking fear terror
From this reading In the first place, Hamp quickly recovered from the chilling effects of his bath, and refused to be considered an invalid any longer.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading In the second place, both lads felt a growing uneasiness concerning Brick.
carefully weighed
From this reading In the first place, Hamp quickly recovered from the chilling effects of his bath, and refused to be considered an invalid any longer.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading In the first place, Hamp quickly recovered from the chilling effects of his bath, and refused to be considered an invalid any longer.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading They had no tangible suspicions or fears.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In the second place, both lads felt a growing uneasiness concerning Brick.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, Hamp quickly recovered from the chilling effects of his bath, and refused to be considered an invalid any longer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two reasons Jerry and Hamp stayed but a short time at their temporary camp by the Mallowgash.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the first place, Hamp quickly recovered from the chilling effects of his bath, and refused to be considered an invalid any longer.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading PLUNGED UNDER GROUND.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading In the second place, both lads felt a growing uneasiness concerning Brick.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had no tangible suspicions or fears.
Hamp
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From this reading For two reasons Jerry and Hamp stayed but a short time at their temporary camp by the Mallowgash.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, Hamp quickly recovered from the chilling effects of his bath, and refused to be considered an invalid any longer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, Hamp quickly recovered from the chilling effects of his bath, and refused to be considered an invalid any longer.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading In the first place, Hamp quickly recovered from the chilling effects of his bath, and refused to be considered an invalid any longer.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading For two reasons Jerry and Hamp stayed but a short time at their temporary camp by the Mallowgash.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading In the second place, both lads felt a growing uneasiness concerning Brick.
for more time
From this reading In the first place, Hamp quickly recovered from the chilling effects of his bath, and refused to be considered an invalid any longer.
Mallowgash
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For two reasons Jerry and Hamp stayed but a short time at their temporary camp by the Mallowgash.
not any; not one
From this reading They had no tangible suspicions or fears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the first place, Hamp quickly recovered from the chilling effects of his bath, and refused to be considered an invalid any longer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They had no tangible suspicions or fears.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, Hamp quickly recovered from the chilling effects of his bath, and refused to be considered an invalid any longer.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading PLUNGED UNDER GROUND.
with speed
From this reading In the first place, Hamp quickly recovered from the chilling effects of his bath, and refused to be considered an invalid any longer.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For two reasons Jerry and Hamp stayed but a short time at their temporary camp by the Mallowgash.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading In the first place, Hamp quickly recovered from the chilling effects of his bath, and refused to be considered an invalid any longer.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading In the first place, Hamp quickly recovered from the chilling effects of his bath, and refused to be considered an invalid any longer.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the second place, both lads felt a growing uneasiness concerning Brick.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading For two reasons Jerry and Hamp stayed but a short time at their temporary camp by the Mallowgash.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For two reasons Jerry and Hamp stayed but a short time at their temporary camp by the Mallowgash.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading They had no tangible suspicions or fears.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading They had no tangible suspicions or fears.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading For two reasons Jerry and Hamp stayed but a short time at their temporary camp by the Mallowgash.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For two reasons Jerry and Hamp stayed but a short time at their temporary camp by the Mallowgash.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For two reasons Jerry and Hamp stayed but a short time at their temporary camp by the Mallowgash.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had no tangible suspicions or fears.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For two reasons Jerry and Hamp stayed but a short time at their temporary camp by the Mallowgash.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the first place, Hamp quickly recovered from the chilling effects of his bath, and refused to be considered an invalid any longer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two reasons Jerry and Hamp stayed but a short time at their temporary camp by the Mallowgash.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading PLUNGED UNDER GROUND.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading In the second place, both lads felt a growing uneasiness concerning Brick.
