used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUEER SORT OF GUN.
alcoholnounUS /ˈælkəhɑːl/
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an odd meal, but one the boys enjoyed thoroughly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
any thing at all
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was an odd meal, but one the boys enjoyed thoroughly.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was an odd meal, but one the boys enjoyed thoroughly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With the wood gathered by the young Motor Rangers, Mr. Tubbs soon had a roaring fire going.
cannedadjectiveUS /kænd/
recorded for broadcast
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
denaturedadjectiveUS /dɪˈneɪtʃərd/
changed in nature or natural quality
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
DiscoverernounUS /dɪˈskʌvərər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It was an odd meal, but one the boys enjoyed thoroughly.
divisible by two
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
start firing a weapon
From this reading With the wood gathered by the young Motor Rangers, Mr. Tubbs soon had a roaring fire going.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
brought together in one place
From this reading With the wood gathered by the young Motor Rangers, Mr. Tubbs soon had a roaring fire going.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
the act of departing
From this reading With the wood gathered by the young Motor Rangers, Mr. Tubbs soon had a roaring fire going.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading A QUEER SORT OF GUN.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the wood gathered by the young Motor Rangers, Mr. Tubbs soon had a roaring fire going.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
huddleverbUS /ˈhʌdəl/
crowd or draw together
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It was an odd meal, but one the boys enjoyed thoroughly.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading With the wood gathered by the young Motor Rangers, Mr. Tubbs soon had a roaring fire going.
a form of address for a man
From this reading With the wood gathered by the young Motor Rangers, Mr. Tubbs soon had a roaring fire going.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
not divisible by two
From this reading It was an odd meal, but one the boys enjoyed thoroughly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A QUEER SORT OF GUN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was an odd meal, but one the boys enjoyed thoroughly.
and nothing more
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
plumadverbUS /plʌm/
exactly
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
puddingnounUS /ˈpʊdɪŋ/
any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A QUEER SORT OF GUN.
RangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading With the wood gathered by the young Motor Rangers, Mr. Tubbs soon had a roaring fire going.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading With the wood gathered by the young Motor Rangers, Mr. Tubbs soon had a roaring fire going.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
in the near future
From this reading With the wood gathered by the young Motor Rangers, Mr. Tubbs soon had a roaring fire going.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A QUEER SORT OF GUN.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the wood gathered by the young Motor Rangers, Mr. Tubbs soon had a roaring fire going.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading It was an odd meal, but one the boys enjoyed thoroughly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
Tubbs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the wood gathered by the young Motor Rangers, Mr. Tubbs soon had a roaring fire going.
vegetablesnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəlz/
plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading Mr. Tubbs was as good a hand at cooking as he was at anything else, and as a supply of fresh meat had been brought along, they had a capital meal, helped out with choice canned vegetables and even, to celebrate their first night in the land of their search, a generous portion each of plum pudding.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By sundown it was so cold that they were glad to huddle close to the cheerful blaze, which was for purposes of warmth only, the cooking being done on the denatured alcohol stove belonging to the galley of the _Discoverer_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the wood gathered by the young Motor Rangers, Mr. Tubbs soon had a roaring fire going.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading With the wood gathered by the young Motor Rangers, Mr. Tubbs soon had a roaring fire going.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading With the wood gathered by the young Motor Rangers, Mr. Tubbs soon had a roaring fire going.
