used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW When the halt was made they were almost half-way to the cabin on the Point.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
(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 All of us are tired, and we've still a mile and a half to cover."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW When the halt was made they were almost half-way to the cabin on the Point.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "And I want to serve warning right now," Jerry announced, "that the first thing we do when we strike camp is to get the fire going, and a big pot of coffee boiling.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All of us are tired, and we've still a mile and a half to cover."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
for the reason that
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "And I want to serve warning right now," Jerry announced, "that the first thing we do when we strike camp is to get the fire going, and a big pot of coffee boiling.
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading "And I want to serve warning right now," Jerry announced, "that the first thing we do when we strike camp is to get the fire going, and a big pot of coffee boiling.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW When the halt was made they were almost half-way to the cabin on the Point.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "And I want to serve warning right now," Jerry announced, "that the first thing we do when we strike camp is to get the fire going, and a big pot of coffee boiling.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading "And I want to serve warning right now," Jerry announced, "that the first thing we do when we strike camp is to get the fire going, and a big pot of coffee boiling.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "And I want to serve warning right now," Jerry announced, "that the first thing we do when we strike camp is to get the fire going, and a big pot of coffee boiling.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "And I want to serve warning right now," Jerry announced, "that the first thing we do when we strike camp is to get the fire going, and a big pot of coffee boiling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
the act of departing
From this reading "And I want to serve warning right now," Jerry announced, "that the first thing we do when we strike camp is to get the fire going, and a big pot of coffee boiling.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading All of us are tired, and we've still a mile and a half to cover."
half-way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW When the halt was made they were almost half-way to the cabin on the Point.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW When the halt was made they were almost half-way to the cabin on the Point.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And I want to serve warning right now," Jerry announced, "that the first thing we do when we strike camp is to get the fire going, and a big pot of coffee boiling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW When the halt was made they were almost half-way to the cabin on the Point.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading "And I want to serve warning right now," Jerry announced, "that the first thing we do when we strike camp is to get the fire going, and a big pot of coffee boiling.
JoshuanounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːə/
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
and nothing more
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW When the halt was made they were almost half-way to the cabin on the Point.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW When the halt was made they were almost half-way to the cabin on the Point.
engage in
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading All of us are tired, and we've still a mile and a half to cover."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
Moogs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
not one, and not any
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW When the halt was made they were almost half-way to the cabin on the Point.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW When the halt was made they were almost half-way to the cabin on the Point.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading "And I want to serve warning right now," Jerry announced, "that the first thing we do when we strike camp is to get the fire going, and a big pot of coffee boiling.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
not used up
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "And I want to serve warning right now," Jerry announced, "that the first thing we do when we strike camp is to get the fire going, and a big pot of coffee boiling.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "And I want to serve warning right now," Jerry announced, "that the first thing we do when we strike camp is to get the fire going, and a big pot of coffee boiling.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
not in physical motion
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "And I want to serve warning right now," Jerry announced, "that the first thing we do when we strike camp is to get the fire going, and a big pot of coffee boiling.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW When the halt was made they were almost half-way to the cabin on the Point.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW When the halt was made they were almost half-way to the cabin on the Point.
a special situation
From this reading "And I want to serve warning right now," Jerry announced, "that the first thing we do when we strike camp is to get the fire going, and a big pot of coffee boiling.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Bluff grumbled because none of them proved to be a modern Joshua, able to command the sun to stand still for a sufficient time to cover the remaining distance.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading All of us are tired, and we've still a mile and a half to cover."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW When the halt was made they were almost half-way to the cabin on the Point.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All of us are tired, and we've still a mile and a half to cover."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
a message informing of danger
From this reading "And I want to serve warning right now," Jerry announced, "that the first thing we do when we strike camp is to get the fire going, and a big pot of coffee boiling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW When the halt was made they were almost half-way to the cabin on the Point.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
we've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All of us are tired, and we've still a mile and a half to cover."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW When the halt was made they were almost half-way to the cabin on the Point.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Never mind about that, fellows," Frank observed, after laughing heartily at the quaint remark; "what we want to do just now is to make Moogs here as comfortable as we can, and then try to get some rest.
at the time that
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW When the halt was made they were almost half-way to the cabin on the Point.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW When the halt was made they were almost half-way to the cabin on the Point.
