used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
(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 Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
any thing at all
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
for the reason that
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
CarrollnounUS /ˈkærəl/
English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
Clermont
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What about the Clermont?"
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VANE IS REINSTATED.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
the force of workers available
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
REINSTATEDverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪtɪd/
past form of “reinstate” — restore to the previous state or rank
From this reading VANE IS REINSTATED.
free from harm or evil
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that they had a supply of provisions, haste was not a matter of importance, and the rescue party needed a rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
VANEnounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading VANE IS REINSTATED.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What about the Clermont?"
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Breakfast was over and the two men, wrapped in blankets, lay on opposite sides of the fire.
but in spite of that
From this reading Carroll was aching all over his body and somewhat disturbed in mind, because he had not said anything about their financial affairs to his comrade yet, and the subject must be mentioned.
