used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a few moments the sound of singing was borne to the ears of the campers.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "It's the 'Cowboy's Lament,'" laughed Bob Stallings.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading In a few moments the sound of singing was borne to the ears of the campers.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP The camp-fire was burning brightly when the first guard, having completed its tour of duty, came galloping in.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading "What's the noise?" demanded Stacy Brown, sitting up with a half scared look on his face.
the act of burning something
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP The camp-fire was burning brightly when the first guard, having completed its tour of duty, came galloping in.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP The camp-fire was burning brightly when the first guard, having completed its tour of duty, came galloping in.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP The camp-fire was burning brightly when the first guard, having completed its tour of duty, came galloping in.
camp-fire
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From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP The camp-fire was burning brightly when the first guard, having completed its tour of duty, came galloping in.
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading In a few moments the sound of singing was borne to the ears of the campers.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP The camp-fire was burning brightly when the first guard, having completed its tour of duty, came galloping in.
Cowboy'snounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
possessive form of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading "It's the 'Cowboy's Lament,'" laughed Bob Stallings.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What's the noise?" demanded Stacy Brown, sitting up with a half scared look on his face.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP The camp-fire was burning brightly when the first guard, having completed its tour of duty, came galloping in.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading In a few moments the sound of singing was borne to the ears of the campers.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "What's the noise?" demanded Stacy Brown, sitting up with a half scared look on his face.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few moments the sound of singing was borne to the ears of the campers.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP The camp-fire was burning brightly when the first guard, having completed its tour of duty, came galloping in.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP The camp-fire was burning brightly when the first guard, having completed its tour of duty, came galloping in.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP The camp-fire was burning brightly when the first guard, having completed its tour of duty, came galloping in.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "What's the noise?" demanded Stacy Brown, sitting up with a half scared look on his face.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP The camp-fire was burning brightly when the first guard, having completed its tour of duty, came galloping in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What's the noise?" demanded Stacy Brown, sitting up with a half scared look on his face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP The camp-fire was burning brightly when the first guard, having completed its tour of duty, came galloping in.
It's
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From this reading "It's the 'Cowboy's Lament,'" laughed Bob Stallings.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP The camp-fire was burning brightly when the first guard, having completed its tour of duty, came galloping in.
LamentverbUS /ləˈment/
express grief verbally
From this reading "It's the 'Cowboy's Lament,'" laughed Bob Stallings.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "It's the 'Cowboy's Lament,'" laughed Bob Stallings.
hear with intention
From this reading "Listen."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "What's the noise?" demanded Stacy Brown, sitting up with a half scared look on his face.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading In a few moments the sound of singing was borne to the ears of the campers.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP The camp-fire was burning brightly when the first guard, having completed its tour of duty, came galloping in.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading "What's the noise?" demanded Stacy Brown, sitting up with a half scared look on his face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP The camp-fire was burning brightly when the first guard, having completed its tour of duty, came galloping in.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What's the noise?" demanded Stacy Brown, sitting up with a half scared look on his face.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading "What's the noise?" demanded Stacy Brown, sitting up with a half scared look on his face.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading In a few moments the sound of singing was borne to the ears of the campers.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "What's the noise?" demanded Stacy Brown, sitting up with a half scared look on his face.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading In a few moments the sound of singing was borne to the ears of the campers.
Stacy
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From this reading "What's the noise?" demanded Stacy Brown, sitting up with a half scared look on his face.
StallingsnounUS /ˈstɔːlɪŋz/
plural of “stalling” — a tactic used to mislead or delay
From this reading "It's the 'Cowboy's Lament,'" laughed Bob Stallings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP The camp-fire was burning brightly when the first guard, having completed its tour of duty, came galloping in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a few moments the sound of singing was borne to the ears of the campers.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP The camp-fire was burning brightly when the first guard, having completed its tour of duty, came galloping in.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What's the noise?" demanded Stacy Brown, sitting up with a half scared look on his face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP The camp-fire was burning brightly when the first guard, having completed its tour of duty, came galloping in.
What's
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From this reading "What's the noise?" demanded Stacy Brown, sitting up with a half scared look on his face.
at the time that
From this reading THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP The camp-fire was burning brightly when the first guard, having completed its tour of duty, came galloping in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What's the noise?" demanded Stacy Brown, sitting up with a half scared look on his face.
