used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
in actual fact
From this reading The sun was actually shining in through the front of his tent, much to his mortification and surprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun was actually shining in through the front of his tent, much to his mortification and surprise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
the lower side of anything
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
ding-donging
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From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
at any time
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Frank opened his eyes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE "TOTE" ROAD IN THE FOREST "Wake up there, lazybones!"
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank opened his eyes.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The sun was actually shining in through the front of his tent, much to his mortification and surprise.
frying-pan
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From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Frank had been up the greater part of the night, on guard.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Frank had been up the greater part of the night, on guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank had been up the greater part of the night, on guard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank opened his eyes.
I've
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From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE "TOTE" ROAD IN THE FOREST "Wake up there, lazybones!"
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
lazybonesnoun
a lazy person
From this reading THE "TOTE" ROAD IN THE FOREST "Wake up there, lazybones!"
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading The sun was actually shining in through the front of his tent, much to his mortification and surprise.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The sun was actually shining in through the front of his tent, much to his mortification and surprise.
nappingadjectiveUS /ˈnæpɪŋ/
not prepared or vigilant
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Frank had been up the greater part of the night, on guard.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sun was actually shining in through the front of his tent, much to his mortification and surprise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Frank opened his eyes.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Frank had been up the greater part of the night, on guard.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE "TOTE" ROAD IN THE FOREST "Wake up there, lazybones!"
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The sun was actually shining in through the front of his tent, much to his mortification and surprise.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was actually shining in through the front of his tent, much to his mortification and surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The sun was actually shining in through the front of his tent, much to his mortification and surprise.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The sun was actually shining in through the front of his tent, much to his mortification and surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
That's
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From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "TOTE" ROAD IN THE FOREST "Wake up there, lazybones!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE "TOTE" ROAD IN THE FOREST "Wake up there, lazybones!"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The sun was actually shining in through the front of his tent, much to his mortification and surprise.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sun was actually shining in through the front of his tent, much to his mortification and surprise.
TOTEnounUS /toʊt/
a capacious bag or basket
From this reading THE "TOTE" ROAD IN THE FOREST "Wake up there, lazybones!"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE "TOTE" ROAD IN THE FOREST "Wake up there, lazybones!"
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading THE "TOTE" ROAD IN THE FOREST "Wake up there, lazybones!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was actually shining in through the front of his tent, much to his mortification and surprise.
which person or people
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "That's about the first time I've ever been caught napping," he remarked to Will, who was now ding-donging a big spoon on the bottom of a frying-pan, to indicate that breakfast was ready.
