used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dey ain't a tight fit," observed Ebony.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
ain't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dey ain't a tight fit," observed Ebony.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I's ob opinion dat your corns are quite safe in 'em."
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading That night they found a more commodious tree to sleep in.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
cornsnounUS /kɔːrnz/
plural of “corn” — tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading "I's ob opinion dat your corns are quite safe in 'em."
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From this reading "I's ob opinion dat your corns are quite safe in 'em."
Dey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dey ain't a tight fit," observed Ebony.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
EbonynounUS /ˈebəni/
a very dark black
From this reading Dey ain't a tight fit," observed Ebony.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "I's ob opinion dat your corns are quite safe in 'em."
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Dey ain't a tight fit," observed Ebony.
set up or found
From this reading That night they found a more commodious tree to sleep in.
H'm
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From this reading "H'm!
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
I'snounUS /aɪz/
possessive form of “i” — a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)
From this reading "I's ob opinion dat your corns are quite safe in 'em."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I's ob opinion dat your corns are quite safe in 'em."
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That night they found a more commodious tree to sleep in.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night they found a more commodious tree to sleep in.
obnoun
a major river of western Siberia; flows generally northward and westward to the Gulf of Ob and the Kara Sea
From this reading "I's ob opinion dat your corns are quite safe in 'em."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Dey ain't a tight fit," observed Ebony.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "I's ob opinion dat your corns are quite safe in 'em."
parcelsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəlz/
plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I's ob opinion dat your corns are quite safe in 'em."
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "I's ob opinion dat your corns are quite safe in 'em."
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
shoe-making
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading That night they found a more commodious tree to sleep in.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night they found a more commodious tree to sleep in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Dey ain't a tight fit," observed Ebony.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading That night they found a more commodious tree to sleep in.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Having completed his shoe-making work, the ingenious seaman assisted his companions to prepare the dried meat, which they afterwards tied up in three convenient little parcels to be slung on their backs.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I's ob opinion dat your corns are quite safe in 'em."
