used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain McKay was sleeping in front of their tent door, rolled in his blanket, using one arm for a pillow.
anew
From this reading But when the morning came again the lads were treated to still another surprise.
(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 FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But when the morning came again the lads were treated to still another surprise.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Captain McKay was sleeping in front of their tent door, rolled in his blanket, using one arm for a pillow.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Captain McKay was sleeping in front of their tent door, rolled in his blanket, using one arm for a pillow.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the morning came again the lads were treated to still another surprise.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But when the morning came again the lads were treated to still another surprise.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
ChunkyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌŋki/
like or containing small sticky lumps
From this reading Even Chunky forgot to talk in his sleep, thus saving himself from sundry digs in the ribs from his companions.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Even Chunky forgot to talk in his sleep, thus saving himself from sundry digs in the ribs from his companions.
ConfidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
digsnounUS /dɪɡz/
an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
From this reading Even Chunky forgot to talk in his sleep, thus saving himself from sundry digs in the ribs from his companions.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Captain McKay was sleeping in front of their tent door, rolled in his blanket, using one arm for a pillow.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Chunky forgot to talk in his sleep, thus saving himself from sundry digs in the ribs from his companions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain McKay was sleeping in front of their tent door, rolled in his blanket, using one arm for a pillow.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Even Chunky forgot to talk in his sleep, thus saving himself from sundry digs in the ribs from his companions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even Chunky forgot to talk in his sleep, thus saving himself from sundry digs in the ribs from his companions.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Captain McKay was sleeping in front of their tent door, rolled in his blanket, using one arm for a pillow.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Still further out lay three other men, with one sitting up.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Even Chunky forgot to talk in his sleep, thus saving himself from sundry digs in the ribs from his companions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Chunky forgot to talk in his sleep, thus saving himself from sundry digs in the ribs from his companions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading But when the morning came again the lads were treated to still another surprise.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Still further out lay three other men, with one sitting up.
McKay
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From this reading FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
the force of workers available
From this reading Still further out lay three other men, with one sitting up.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But when the morning came again the lads were treated to still another surprise.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Captain McKay was sleeping in front of their tent door, rolled in his blanket, using one arm for a pillow.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Still further out lay three other men, with one sitting up.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Still further out lay three other men, with one sitting up.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Captain McKay was sleeping in front of their tent door, rolled in his blanket, using one arm for a pillow.
PonynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading Even Chunky forgot to talk in his sleep, thus saving himself from sundry digs in the ribs from his companions.
RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Captain McKay was sleeping in front of their tent door, rolled in his blanket, using one arm for a pillow.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Even Chunky forgot to talk in his sleep, thus saving himself from sundry digs in the ribs from his companions.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Still further out lay three other men, with one sitting up.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Even Chunky forgot to talk in his sleep, thus saving himself from sundry digs in the ribs from his companions.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Captain McKay was sleeping in front of their tent door, rolled in his blanket, using one arm for a pillow.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
not in physical motion
From this reading But when the morning came again the lads were treated to still another surprise.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Even Chunky forgot to talk in his sleep, thus saving himself from sundry digs in the ribs from his companions.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading But when the morning came again the lads were treated to still another surprise.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Even Chunky forgot to talk in his sleep, thus saving himself from sundry digs in the ribs from his companions.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Captain McKay was sleeping in front of their tent door, rolled in his blanket, using one arm for a pillow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Captain McKay was sleeping in front of their tent door, rolled in his blanket, using one arm for a pillow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Still further out lay three other men, with one sitting up.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Even Chunky forgot to talk in his sleep, thus saving himself from sundry digs in the ribs from his companions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even Chunky forgot to talk in his sleep, thus saving himself from sundry digs in the ribs from his companions.
TRAILSnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading But when the morning came again the lads were treated to still another surprise.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Still further out lay three other men, with one sitting up.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Captain McKay was sleeping in front of their tent door, rolled in his blanket, using one arm for a pillow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain McKay was sleeping in front of their tent door, rolled in his blanket, using one arm for a pillow.
watchfulnessnoun
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS Confident in the watchfulness of Captain McKay the Pony Rider Boys slept soundly all through that night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But when the morning came again the lads were treated to still another surprise.
at the time that
From this reading But when the morning came again the lads were treated to still another surprise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Still further out lay three other men, with one sitting up.
