used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
ALBATROSSnounUS /ˈælbətrɑːs/
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
(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 “Guess everything’s all right,” he announced a moment later after a hasty examination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “Guess everything’s all right,” he announced a moment later after a hasty examination.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Here’s hoping that no one has rifled the grub,” Gordon said as he leaped to the ground.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
cachedverbUS /kæʃt/
past form of “cache” — save up as for future use
From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
CELLnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
everything's
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From this reading “Guess everything’s all right,” he announced a moment later after a hasty examination.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading “Guess everything’s all right,” he announced a moment later after a hasty examination.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
FLIESnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “That’s good news,” Rogers smiled.
Gordon
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From this reading “Here’s hoping that no one has rifled the grub,” Gordon said as he leaped to the ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
grubnounUS /ɡrʌb/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading “Here’s hoping that no one has rifled the grub,” Gordon said as he leaped to the ground.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “Guess everything’s all right,” he announced a moment later after a hasty examination.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Here’s hoping that no one has rifled the grub,” Gordon said as he leaped to the ground.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading “Guess everything’s all right,” he announced a moment later after a hasty examination.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Here’s hoping that no one has rifled the grub,” Gordon said as he leaped to the ground.
Here's
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From this reading “Here’s hoping that no one has rifled the grub,” Gordon said as he leaped to the ground.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading “Here’s hoping that no one has rifled the grub,” Gordon said as he leaped to the ground.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
and nothing more
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “Guess everything’s all right,” he announced a moment later after a hasty examination.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “Here’s hoping that no one has rifled the grub,” Gordon said as he leaped to the ground.
a particular point in time
From this reading “Guess everything’s all right,” he announced a moment later after a hasty examination.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
information about recent and important events
From this reading “That’s good news,” Rogers smiled.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
not any; not one
From this reading “Here’s hoping that no one has rifled the grub,” Gordon said as he leaped to the ground.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
rifledadjectiveUS /ˈraɪfəld/
of a firearm; having rifling or internal spiral grooves inside the barrel
From this reading “Here’s hoping that no one has rifled the grub,” Gordon said as he leaped to the ground.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Guess everything’s all right,” he announced a moment later after a hasty examination.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading “That’s good news,” Rogers smiled.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Here’s hoping that no one has rifled the grub,” Gordon said as he leaped to the ground.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “That’s good news,” Rogers smiled.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Here’s hoping that no one has rifled the grub,” Gordon said as he leaped to the ground.
that's
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From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
We've
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From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
at the time that
From this reading THE ALBATROSS FLIES ON ONE CELL It was just after nine o’clock the following morning when the Albatross settled to the ground close by the camp.
in or at the place that
From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “We’ve had enough interruption for a while and that’s a fact,” Bill told him as he hurried to the spot where they had cached their provisions.
