used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
(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 When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "But we'll eat chicken stew before we--before I start home.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "It's beginning to storm, isn't it?" she remarked.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
BoylenounUS /bɔɪl/
United States writer (1902-1992)
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
Bridger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Bridger smiled a little and went on washing the dishes.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading "But we'll eat chicken stew before we--before I start home.
chickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
Coon-can
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Miss Bridger smiled a little and went on washing the dishes.
take in solid food
From this reading "But we'll eat chicken stew before we--before I start home.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
set up or found
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "But we'll eat chicken stew before we--before I start home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But we'll eat chicken stew before we--before I start home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's beginning to storm, isn't it?" she remarked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It's beginning to storm, isn't it?" she remarked.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's beginning to storm, isn't it?" she remarked.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
set down according to a plan
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
man-madeadjectiveUS /ˈmænmeɪd/
not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Bridger smiled a little and went on washing the dishes.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Bridger smiled a little and went on washing the dishes.
PienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
pitifullyadverbUS /ˈpɪtɪfəli/
to a pitiful degree
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
plumpedverbUS /plʌmpt/
past form of “plump” — drop sharply
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
PruneverbUS /pruːn/
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "It's beginning to storm, isn't it?" she remarked.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's beginning to storm, isn't it?" she remarked.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Miss Bridger smiled a little and went on washing the dishes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "But we'll eat chicken stew before we--before I start home.
stewverbUS /stuː/
be in a huff; be silent or sullen
From this reading "But we'll eat chicken stew before we--before I start home.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading "It's beginning to storm, isn't it?" she remarked.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
possessing sweep
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading Miss Bridger smiled a little and went on washing the dishes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But we'll eat chicken stew before we--before I start home.
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But we'll eat chicken stew before we--before I start home.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Miss Bridger smiled a little and went on washing the dishes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
at the time that
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he returned with two chickens and found that the floor had been swept so thoroughly as to look strange to him, and that all his scattered belongings were laid in a neat pile upon the foot of the bunk which was unfamiliar under straightened blankets and pitifully plumped pillows, he was filled with astonishment.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _Prune Pie and Coon-can._ Of a truth, Charming Billy Boyle, living his life in the wide land that is too big and too far removed from the man-made world for any but the strong of heart, knew little indeed of women--her kind of women.
