used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the same time, Dick and Greg unstrapped and set up the six light-weight folding canvas cots, standing them in a row in the tent.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
in addition
From this reading Enough fuel to start a fire in the morning was also brought in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Next they arranged the bedding that had been loaned by mothers at home, and made up the six beds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DICK GRAPPLES IN THE DARK At last the meal was finished, this time without the help of the prowler.
beddingnounUS /ˈbedɪŋ/
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading Next they arranged the bedding that had been loaned by mothers at home, and made up the six beds.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Next they arranged the bedding that had been loaned by mothers at home, and made up the six beds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Next they arranged the bedding that had been loaned by mothers at home, and made up the six beds.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading At the same time, Dick and Greg unstrapped and set up the six light-weight folding canvas cots, standing them in a row in the tent.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
cotsnounUS /kɑːts/
plural of “cot” — a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading At the same time, Dick and Greg unstrapped and set up the six light-weight folding canvas cots, standing them in a row in the tent.
Dan
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From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading DICK GRAPPLES IN THE DARK At last the meal was finished, this time without the help of the prowler.
Dave
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From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK GRAPPLES IN THE DARK At last the meal was finished, this time without the help of the prowler.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading DICK GRAPPLES IN THE DARK At last the meal was finished, this time without the help of the prowler.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Enough fuel to start a fire in the morning was also brought in.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading At the same time, Dick and Greg unstrapped and set up the six light-weight folding canvas cots, standing them in a row in the tent.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading Enough fuel to start a fire in the morning was also brought in.
GRAPPLESnounUS /ˈɡræpəlz/
plural of “grapple” — a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
From this reading DICK GRAPPLES IN THE DARK At last the meal was finished, this time without the help of the prowler.
Greg
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From this reading At the same time, Dick and Greg unstrapped and set up the six light-weight folding canvas cots, standing them in a row in the tent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading DICK GRAPPLES IN THE DARK At last the meal was finished, this time without the help of the prowler.
hogsheadnoun
a British unit of capacity for alcoholic beverages
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Next they arranged the bedding that had been loaned by mothers at home, and made up the six beds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DICK GRAPPLES IN THE DARK At last the meal was finished, this time without the help of the prowler.
immediately past
From this reading DICK GRAPPLES IN THE DARK At last the meal was finished, this time without the help of the prowler.
light-weight
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From this reading At the same time, Dick and Greg unstrapped and set up the six light-weight folding canvas cots, standing them in a row in the tent.
loanedverbUS /loʊnd/
past form of “loan” — give temporarily; let have for a limited time
From this reading Next they arranged the bedding that had been loaned by mothers at home, and made up the six beds.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Next they arranged the bedding that had been loaned by mothers at home, and made up the six beds.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading DICK GRAPPLES IN THE DARK At last the meal was finished, this time without the help of the prowler.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Enough fuel to start a fire in the morning was also brought in.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Next they arranged the bedding that had been loaned by mothers at home, and made up the six beds.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next they arranged the bedding that had been loaned by mothers at home, and made up the six beds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DICK GRAPPLES IN THE DARK At last the meal was finished, this time without the help of the prowler.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
prowlernounUS /ˈpraʊlər/
someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions
From this reading DICK GRAPPLES IN THE DARK At last the meal was finished, this time without the help of the prowler.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading At the same time, Dick and Greg unstrapped and set up the six light-weight folding canvas cots, standing them in a row in the tent.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time, Dick and Greg unstrapped and set up the six light-weight folding canvas cots, standing them in a row in the tent.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At the same time, Dick and Greg unstrapped and set up the six light-weight folding canvas cots, standing them in a row in the tent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading At the same time, Dick and Greg unstrapped and set up the six light-weight folding canvas cots, standing them in a row in the tent.
having a supporting base
From this reading At the same time, Dick and Greg unstrapped and set up the six light-weight folding canvas cots, standing them in a row in the tent.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Enough fuel to start a fire in the morning was also brought in.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading At the same time, Dick and Greg unstrapped and set up the six light-weight folding canvas cots, standing them in a row in the tent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK GRAPPLES IN THE DARK At last the meal was finished, this time without the help of the prowler.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the same time, Dick and Greg unstrapped and set up the six light-weight folding canvas cots, standing them in a row in the tent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next they arranged the bedding that had been loaned by mothers at home, and made up the six beds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DICK GRAPPLES IN THE DARK At last the meal was finished, this time without the help of the prowler.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading DICK GRAPPLES IN THE DARK At last the meal was finished, this time without the help of the prowler.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
male cat
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
unstrapped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the same time, Dick and Greg unstrapped and set up the six light-weight folding canvas cots, standing them in a row in the tent.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the same time, Dick and Greg unstrapped and set up the six light-weight folding canvas cots, standing them in a row in the tent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DICK GRAPPLES IN THE DARK At last the meal was finished, this time without the help of the prowler.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Dave and Dan washed the dishes, while Tom and Harry carried water enough to fill the hogshead that had been brought along as part of their camp equipment.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading DICK GRAPPLES IN THE DARK At last the meal was finished, this time without the help of the prowler.
