used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WARNING.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The two boys arrived back at the camp shortly before five o’clock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two boys arrived back at the camp shortly before five o’clock.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading During the return trip they had not seen a single person, even the keeper of the dam being away when they got there.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The two boys arrived back at the camp shortly before five o’clock.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The two boys arrived back at the camp shortly before five o’clock.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading During the return trip they had not seen a single person, even the keeper of the dam being away when they got there.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The two boys arrived back at the camp shortly before five o’clock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The two boys arrived back at the camp shortly before five o’clock.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading During the return trip they had not seen a single person, even the keeper of the dam being away when they got there.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the return trip they had not seen a single person, even the keeper of the dam being away when they got there.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
divisible by two
From this reading During the return trip they had not seen a single person, even the keeper of the dam being away when they got there.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “I don’t feel exactly rested myself,” Bob smiled as he followed suit.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “I don’t feel exactly rested myself,” Bob smiled as he followed suit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The two boys arrived back at the camp shortly before five o’clock.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “I don’t feel exactly rested myself,” Bob smiled as he followed suit.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading During the return trip they had not seen a single person, even the keeper of the dam being away when they got there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the return trip they had not seen a single person, even the keeper of the dam being away when they got there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
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From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading During the return trip they had not seen a single person, even the keeper of the dam being away when they got there.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I don’t feel exactly rested myself,” Bob smiled as he followed suit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the return trip they had not seen a single person, even the keeper of the dam being away when they got there.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The two boys arrived back at the camp shortly before five o’clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the return trip they had not seen a single person, even the keeper of the dam being away when they got there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
a human being
From this reading During the return trip they had not seen a single person, even the keeper of the dam being away when they got there.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading “I don’t feel exactly rested myself,” Bob smiled as he followed suit.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading During the return trip they had not seen a single person, even the keeper of the dam being away when they got there.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading During the return trip they had not seen a single person, even the keeper of the dam being away when they got there.
for a short time
From this reading The two boys arrived back at the camp shortly before five o’clock.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading During the return trip they had not seen a single person, even the keeper of the dam being away when they got there.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “I don’t feel exactly rested myself,” Bob smiled as he followed suit.
in the near future
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “I don’t feel exactly rested myself,” Bob smiled as he followed suit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two boys arrived back at the camp shortly before five o’clock.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading During the return trip they had not seen a single person, even the keeper of the dam being away when they got there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the return trip they had not seen a single person, even the keeper of the dam being away when they got there.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading During the return trip they had not seen a single person, even the keeper of the dam being away when they got there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two boys arrived back at the camp shortly before five o’clock.
a message informing of danger
From this reading A WARNING.
at the time that
From this reading During the return trip they had not seen a single person, even the keeper of the dam being away when they got there.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I don’t know about you, Bob, but believe me, I’m tired,” Jack declared as he threw himself on his bed almost as soon as they had entered their cabin.
