used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Old Hicks was in a terrible rage and no one dared protest at the delay, for fear he would get no supper at all.
(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 Old Hicks was in a terrible rage and no one dared protest at the delay, for fear he would get no supper at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Old Hicks was in a terrible rage and no one dared protest at the delay, for fear he would get no supper at all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As night came on, the sky was gradually blotted out by a thin veil of clouds, which seemed to grow more dense as the evening wore on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Old Hicks was in a terrible rage and no one dared protest at the delay, for fear he would get no supper at all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Chunky had been sent out with Mary Johnson on guard duty, Walter having gone out with the foreman.
blottedverbUS /ˈblɑːtəd/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading As night came on, the sky was gradually blotted out by a thin veil of clouds, which seemed to grow more dense as the evening wore on.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were still discussing Stacy Brown's feat, and every time the subject was referred to all during the evening, it was sure to elicit a roar of laughter.
Brown'snounUS /braʊnz/
possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The boys were still discussing Stacy Brown's feat, and every time the subject was referred to all during the evening, it was sure to elicit a roar of laughter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE VIGIL BY THE FOOTHILLS Supper was late in the sheep camp that evening.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As night came on, the sky was gradually blotted out by a thin veil of clouds, which seemed to grow more dense as the evening wore on.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE VIGIL BY THE FOOTHILLS Supper was late in the sheep camp that evening.
ChunkyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌŋki/
like or containing small sticky lumps
From this reading Chunky had been sent out with Mary Johnson on guard duty, Walter having gone out with the foreman.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading As night came on, the sky was gradually blotted out by a thin veil of clouds, which seemed to grow more dense as the evening wore on.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Old Hicks was in a terrible rage and no one dared protest at the delay, for fear he would get no supper at all.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Old Hicks was in a terrible rage and no one dared protest at the delay, for fear he would get no supper at all.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading As night came on, the sky was gradually blotted out by a thin veil of clouds, which seemed to grow more dense as the evening wore on.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The boys were still discussing Stacy Brown's feat, and every time the subject was referred to all during the evening, it was sure to elicit a roar of laughter.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The boys were still discussing Stacy Brown's feat, and every time the subject was referred to all during the evening, it was sure to elicit a roar of laughter.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Chunky had been sent out with Mary Johnson on guard duty, Walter having gone out with the foreman.
elicitverbUS /ɪˈlɪsɪt/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading The boys were still discussing Stacy Brown's feat, and every time the subject was referred to all during the evening, it was sure to elicit a roar of laughter.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE VIGIL BY THE FOOTHILLS Supper was late in the sheep camp that evening.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The boys were still discussing Stacy Brown's feat, and every time the subject was referred to all during the evening, it was sure to elicit a roar of laughter.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Old Hicks was in a terrible rage and no one dared protest at the delay, for fear he would get no supper at all.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading The boys were still discussing Stacy Brown's feat, and every time the subject was referred to all during the evening, it was sure to elicit a roar of laughter.
FOOTHILLSnounUS /ˈfʊthɪlz/
plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain
From this reading THE VIGIL BY THE FOOTHILLS Supper was late in the sheep camp that evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Old Hicks was in a terrible rage and no one dared protest at the delay, for fear he would get no supper at all.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Chunky had been sent out with Mary Johnson on guard duty, Walter having gone out with the foreman.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Old Hicks was in a terrible rage and no one dared protest at the delay, for fear he would get no supper at all.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Chunky had been sent out with Mary Johnson on guard duty, Walter having gone out with the foreman.
in a gradual manner
From this reading As night came on, the sky was gradually blotted out by a thin veil of clouds, which seemed to grow more dense as the evening wore on.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As night came on, the sky was gradually blotted out by a thin veil of clouds, which seemed to grow more dense as the evening wore on.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Chunky had been sent out with Mary Johnson on guard duty, Walter having gone out with the foreman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chunky had been sent out with Mary Johnson on guard duty, Walter having gone out with the foreman.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Chunky had been sent out with Mary Johnson on guard duty, Walter having gone out with the foreman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Hicks was in a terrible rage and no one dared protest at the delay, for fear he would get no supper at all.
HicksnounUS /hɪks/
plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading Old Hicks was in a terrible rage and no one dared protest at the delay, for fear he would get no supper at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VIGIL BY THE FOOTHILLS Supper was late in the sheep camp that evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The boys were still discussing Stacy Brown's feat, and every time the subject was referred to all during the evening, it was sure to elicit a roar of laughter.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Chunky had been sent out with Mary Johnson on guard duty, Walter having gone out with the foreman.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE VIGIL BY THE FOOTHILLS Supper was late in the sheep camp that evening.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The boys were still discussing Stacy Brown's feat, and every time the subject was referred to all during the evening, it was sure to elicit a roar of laughter.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Chunky had been sent out with Mary Johnson on guard duty, Walter having gone out with the foreman.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As night came on, the sky was gradually blotted out by a thin veil of clouds, which seemed to grow more dense as the evening wore on.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As night came on, the sky was gradually blotted out by a thin veil of clouds, which seemed to grow more dense as the evening wore on.
not any; not one
From this reading Old Hicks was in a terrible rage and no one dared protest at the delay, for fear he would get no supper at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boys were still discussing Stacy Brown's feat, and every time the subject was referred to all during the evening, it was sure to elicit a roar of laughter.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Hicks was in a terrible rage and no one dared protest at the delay, for fear he would get no supper at all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As night came on, the sky was gradually blotted out by a thin veil of clouds, which seemed to grow more dense as the evening wore on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Old Hicks was in a terrible rage and no one dared protest at the delay, for fear he would get no supper at all.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As night came on, the sky was gradually blotted out by a thin veil of clouds, which seemed to grow more dense as the evening wore on.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Old Hicks was in a terrible rage and no one dared protest at the delay, for fear he would get no supper at all.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Old Hicks was in a terrible rage and no one dared protest at the delay, for fear he would get no supper at all.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The boys were still discussing Stacy Brown's feat, and every time the subject was referred to all during the evening, it was sure to elicit a roar of laughter.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The boys were still discussing Stacy Brown's feat, and every time the subject was referred to all during the evening, it was sure to elicit a roar of laughter.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As night came on, the sky was gradually blotted out by a thin veil of clouds, which seemed to grow more dense as the evening wore on.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Chunky had been sent out with Mary Johnson on guard duty, Walter having gone out with the foreman.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading THE VIGIL BY THE FOOTHILLS Supper was late in the sheep camp that evening.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading As night came on, the sky was gradually blotted out by a thin veil of clouds, which seemed to grow more dense as the evening wore on.
Stacy
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From this reading The boys were still discussing Stacy Brown's feat, and every time the subject was referred to all during the evening, it was sure to elicit a roar of laughter.
not in physical motion
From this reading The boys were still discussing Stacy Brown's feat, and every time the subject was referred to all during the evening, it was sure to elicit a roar of laughter.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The boys were still discussing Stacy Brown's feat, and every time the subject was referred to all during the evening, it was sure to elicit a roar of laughter.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE VIGIL BY THE FOOTHILLS Supper was late in the sheep camp that evening.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The boys were still discussing Stacy Brown's feat, and every time the subject was referred to all during the evening, it was sure to elicit a roar of laughter.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Old Hicks was in a terrible rage and no one dared protest at the delay, for fear he would get no supper at all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE VIGIL BY THE FOOTHILLS Supper was late in the sheep camp that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VIGIL BY THE FOOTHILLS Supper was late in the sheep camp that evening.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading As night came on, the sky was gradually blotted out by a thin veil of clouds, which seemed to grow more dense as the evening wore on.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The boys were still discussing Stacy Brown's feat, and every time the subject was referred to all during the evening, it was sure to elicit a roar of laughter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boys were still discussing Stacy Brown's feat, and every time the subject was referred to all during the evening, it was sure to elicit a roar of laughter.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading As night came on, the sky was gradually blotted out by a thin veil of clouds, which seemed to grow more dense as the evening wore on.
VIGILnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading THE VIGIL BY THE FOOTHILLS Supper was late in the sheep camp that evening.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Chunky had been sent out with Mary Johnson on guard duty, Walter having gone out with the foreman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE VIGIL BY THE FOOTHILLS Supper was late in the sheep camp that evening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were still discussing Stacy Brown's feat, and every time the subject was referred to all during the evening, it was sure to elicit a roar of laughter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As night came on, the sky was gradually blotted out by a thin veil of clouds, which seemed to grow more dense as the evening wore on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Chunky had been sent out with Mary Johnson on guard duty, Walter having gone out with the foreman.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading As night came on, the sky was gradually blotted out by a thin veil of clouds, which seemed to grow more dense as the evening wore on.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Old Hicks was in a terrible rage and no one dared protest at the delay, for fear he would get no supper at all.
