used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To be a guardian!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I _am_ serious," said the indignant Duke, "Brockley is nature, and all that pertains to Brockley is nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be a guardian!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
Brockley
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From this reading "I _am_ serious," said the indignant Duke, "Brockley is nature, and all that pertains to Brockley is nature.
buoyedverbUS /ˈbuːid/
past form of “buoy” — float on the surface of water
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But seriously?" she pleaded, "please, please be serious."
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The trees in their rustling murmured the word, the far-off howl of the prairie dog was, to my fevered imagination, the voice of the chairman calling the Board to order."
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading The trees in their rustling murmured the word, the far-off howl of the prairie dog was, to my fevered imagination, the voice of the chairman calling the Board to order."
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The trees in their rustling murmured the word, the far-off howl of the prairie dog was, to my fevered imagination, the voice of the chairman calling the Board to order."
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
far-away
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From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading The trees in their rustling murmured the word, the far-off howl of the prairie dog was, to my fevered imagination, the voice of the chairman calling the Board to order."
feveredadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərd/
highly or nervously excited
From this reading The trees in their rustling murmured the word, the far-off howl of the prairie dog was, to my fevered imagination, the voice of the chairman calling the Board to order."
with resolute determination
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading To be a guardian!
GuardiansnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
howlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading The trees in their rustling murmured the word, the far-off howl of the prairie dog was, to my fevered imagination, the voice of the chairman calling the Board to order."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The trees in their rustling murmured the word, the far-off howl of the prairie dog was, to my fevered imagination, the voice of the chairman calling the Board to order."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading "I _am_ serious," said the indignant Duke, "Brockley is nature, and all that pertains to Brockley is nature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I _am_ serious," said the indignant Duke, "Brockley is nature, and all that pertains to Brockley is nature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading The trees in their rustling murmured the word, the far-off howl of the prairie dog was, to my fevered imagination, the voice of the chairman calling the Board to order."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "I _am_ serious," said the indignant Duke, "Brockley is nature, and all that pertains to Brockley is nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The trees in their rustling murmured the word, the far-off howl of the prairie dog was, to my fevered imagination, the voice of the chairman calling the Board to order."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
pertainsverbUS /pərˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading "I _am_ serious," said the indignant Duke, "Brockley is nature, and all that pertains to Brockley is nature.
Pio
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading "But seriously?" she pleaded, "please, please be serious."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "But seriously?" she pleaded, "please, please be serious."
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
punchingverbUS /ˈpʌntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading The trees in their rustling murmured the word, the far-off howl of the prairie dog was, to my fevered imagination, the voice of the chairman calling the Board to order."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
San
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "But seriously?" she pleaded, "please, please be serious."
in a serious manner
From this reading "But seriously?" she pleaded, "please, please be serious."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But seriously?" she pleaded, "please, please be serious."
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The trees in their rustling murmured the word, the far-off howl of the prairie dog was, to my fevered imagination, the voice of the chairman calling the Board to order."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The trees in their rustling murmured the word, the far-off howl of the prairie dog was, to my fevered imagination, the voice of the chairman calling the Board to order."
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The trees in their rustling murmured the word, the far-off howl of the prairie dog was, to my fevered imagination, the voice of the chairman calling the Board to order."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
at the time that
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Board of Guardians," said the Duke firmly, "it has been one of my life’s dreams: in far-away San Pio in my cow punching days, when I used to lie out on the prairie, all alone, with the great stars glittering and the unbroken solitude of the wilderness about me, that was the thought that comforted me; the whispered hope that buoyed me up.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The trees in their rustling murmured the word, the far-off howl of the prairie dog was, to my fevered imagination, the voice of the chairman calling the Board to order."
